>> WisPolitics is now on the State Affairs network. Get custom keyword notifications, bill tracking and all WisPolitics content. Hughes’ announcement touted development deals struck by WEDC under her leadership, including pacts with Milwaukee Tool, Microsoft, Eli Lilly and Kikkoman. Hughes, who lives outside Viroqua, joins an increasingly crowded Dem guv field, with more candidates weighing bids. Those who have declared so far include: Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley, Madison state Rep. Francesca Hong, former Madison state Rep. Brett Hulsey, Lt. Gov Sarah Rodriguez and state Sen. Kelda Roys.