Wisconsin Governor Race; Rodriguez Leads Democratic Straw Poll
Rodriguez won 27.5% support as Democrats weighed electability against base turnout in a crowded primary ahead of the Aug. 11 vote.
- Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez led the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial straw poll released Sunday with 27.5% support, followed by State Rep. Francesca Hong at 23.1%.
- The August 11 primary will determine the Democratic nominee to face U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who holds the Republican Party of Wisconsin's endorsement and support from President Donald Trump.
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley placed fourth with 13.1%, followed by businessman Joel Brennan at 8.7%, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes at 6.9%, and Missy Hughes at 1.6%.
- Delegates expressed concern about which candidate can defeat Tiffany in November, prompting Gov. Tony Evers to warn that a Tiffany victory could place Wisconsin in an "even worse position."
- Democrats seek to control state government for the first time in 16 years, with the eventual nominee attempting to disrupt Republican control of the Capitol in Madison.
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The Center SquareRodriguez led Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention governor straw poll
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez led a straw poll in the race for Wisconsin governor released Sunday, followed by state Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, and state Sen. Kelda Roys, D-Madison.
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Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?
Reading Time: 7 minutes As Wisconsin Democrats rallied in Madison over the weekend, there was a divide among party die-hards on the best type of candidate to be the party’s gubernatorial nominee. Many, including Doris Schoneman, a retired nursing professor from Waukesha County at her 10th Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention with her husband David, prefer Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Schoneman said Rodriguez, who won the most votes in a WisPoli…
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