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Korean American gubernatorial candidate won’t back down on defunding police

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong is campaigning on universal childcare, paid leave, public school funding and cheaper healthcare while refusing corporate PAC money.

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The Rebel Yellow
May 25, 2026
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A review of social media posts and public statements has revived scrutiny of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s past calls to abolish police departments, a position most Democrats have abandoned.

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Hong, who currently serves as a state representative, called for abolishing police in posts from 2020 an…

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