The Progressive Wave Tests the Midwest's Electability Fears The Wisconsin governor's primary has become a test of whether progressive politics can translate to victory in swing states like Wisconsin, where Democratic establishment figures have warned voters about electability concerns.
For months, the narrative has centered on David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive backed by incumbent Governor Tony Evers.
However, the question is not so much whether Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist state lawmaker, can win over moderate voters as whether she represents a viable path to power in Wisconsin.