# A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?

- Published: 2026-07-03T09:01:28Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T05:41:24Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/03/us/politics/democratic-socialism-wisconsin-francesca-hong.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Top Stories
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Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.

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