MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — It’s a year out from the Wisconsin governor’s race, and the Democratic candidates say they’re happy to have a wide open field.
At a Thursday forum hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council, five of the announced candidates for the Democratic primary met with voters and the press. That included current Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, State Senator Kelda Roys, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, State Representative Francesca Hong and former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes.
Rodriguez told the audience she’s happy to see a strong field for the primary, giving voters a good choice before the general election. Crowley said they aren’t worried about the possibility of former lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes entering the race. Barnes most recently lost a race for Wisconsin’s US Senate seat to incumbent Republican Ron Johnson.