Stories tagged: "Francesca Hong"

Politics Representative-elect Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) and Representative-elect Francesca Hong (D-Madison) are among the 16 new members of the state Assembly. (Graphic illustration by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Politics The Wisconsin 24: Meet Francesca Hong and Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

Hong is the first Asian American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature. Ortiz-Velez will be pushing to legalize medical marijuana to reduce opioid addiction.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski November 23, 2020 6:28 pm CST
Elections Young WI Leaders Turn Out to Encourage Youth Vote at DNC
Elections Young WI Leaders Turn Out to Encourage Youth Vote at DNC

Wisconsin elected officials, Biden’s daughter get out the youth vote.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski August 19, 2020 10:35 am CDT
Politics The UNN Candidate Interview: Francesca Hong and Ali Maresh of Assembly District 76
Politics The UNN Candidate Interview: Francesca Hong and Ali Maresh of Assembly District 76

Seven Democrats are vying for Rep. Chris Taylor’s seat. Here is a look at two of the contenders.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren July 23, 2020 7:46 am CDT

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