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Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?

Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?
New York Times Wednesday 12 August 2026, 17:36 UTC By Bayliss Wagner and Ruth Igielnik 1 min read
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Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was the front-runner in polls ahead of the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. But her bid came up short.

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was the front-runner in polls ahead of the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. But her bid came up short.
Wisconsin (LOCATION) Francesca Hong (PERSON) Democratic (ORG)
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