Published August 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Francesca Hong loses the Wisconsin Democratic primary after a late ballot drop
6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Talking Points Memo. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary to David Crowley in a major upset. The loss followed a late ballot drop that some outlets described as suspicious.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 hr ago, when Talking Points Memo reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from Daily Caller.
