State Rep. Francesca Hong has emerged as the front-runner in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong hi-five with a event volunteer during "We Outside" Annual Community Event at Metcalfe Park Rising, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. For example, during Evers’ most recent gubernatorial race against Republican businessman Tim Michels in 2022, he won by just over 90,000 votes. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running in the state’s gubernatorial race, and would vacate her seat if she wins in November.