Wisconsin Governor Race: Democratic Candidates Debate Issues
State Navigate said Hong leads by nearly 30 points as young voters and data center concerns shape the August primary.
- State Representative Francesca Hong leads the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor with 44 percent support, according to a poll released Tuesday by State Navigate.
- Five Democratic gubernatorial candidates debated key issues, including public safety and data centers, at Marquette University on Tuesday night with the primary election two weeks away.
- Data center construction has become a key issue in the race, with 76 percent of Wisconsinites believing the costs outweigh the benefits, and Hong has made it a focal point of her campaign.
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Mandela Barnes portrayed themselves as outsiders during the debate, while Hong distanced herself from the national democratic socialist platform.
- With the primary election set for August 11, the State Navigate poll indicates 45 percent of Democratic voters remain undecided; the winner will likely face U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in November.
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