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Bernie's revolution gets a test run for 2028 in Michigan and Wisconsin

Axios·August 9, 2026·1 min read
Bernie's revolution gets a test run for 2028 in Michigan and Wisconsin

Progressive insurgents Francesca Hong and Abdul El-Sayed are vying for statewide office in Wisconsin and Michigan, testing Bernie Sanders-style populism for 2028. Hong, a democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor, leads primary polls by double digits. Party establishment fears they cannot win a November general election. Hong said a victory could signal to candidates that working-class populism resonates nationally.

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