A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, says she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the working class. In addition to serving in the state Assembly, Hong works as a bartender, dishwasher and line cook. She joins a Democratic primary field that already includes Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and state Sen. Kelda Roys. Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann and suburban Milwaukee business owner Bill Berrien are the only announced Republican candidates. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is retiring after two terms.
