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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong gestures after speaking during a primary election night watch party Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Madison, Wis.

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August 19, 2026

Polling lessons from the Michigan and Wisconsin races

By GUY CIARROCCHI RealClearPennsylvania

Francesca Hong was supposed to win the Democratic Party nomination for governor of Wisconsin by 20 p...

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