2026 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ENDORSEMENTS
(more coming soon!)
FRANCESCA HONG – GOVERNOR
Citizen Action of Wisconsin is endorsing Francesca Hong for Governor as the best candidate to lead Wisconsin at a time of unprecedented threats to basic freedoms when democracy must deliver again for most people.
Citizen Action leaders and members reached a consensus that Francesca Hong is the candidate most firmly committed to using the full democratic power of state government to wrestle control from the massive corporate monopolies that have for too long held a hammerlock on state policy.
The corrupting power of these monopolies is making the basics of life unaffordable and suppressing wages. It is why the state government is greenlighting deeply unpopular data centers rammed through by an unholy alliance of Big Tech and utility monopolies. It is why massive hospital monopolies, big insurance and Big Pharma are left in control to set grossly inflated prices, effectively leaving foxes in charge of the hen house.
Francesca Hong has staked out strong positions on Citizen Action’s top public priorities: affordable health care, the climate and energy affordability crisis, and raising wages.
- Hong is the only candidate who supports pausing data center construction until there is a strong regulatory framework in place that assures they will not accelerate the climate crisis or raise utility rates, are powered by cheap 100% clean renewable energy, and are only built and operated by union workers with the approval of local residents.
- Hong supports dramatically expanding access to affordable health care by enacting a BadgerCare Public Option which doubles eligibility for BadgerCare and guarantees all individuals and small businesses a public alternative to unaffordable corporate health insurance.
- Hong is the only candidate who supports capping utility rates at 2% of income, guaranteeing that every Wisconsinite can afford to keep the lights, heat, and air on.
- Hong strongly supports raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour to ensure no matter where you work in Wisconsin, you will earn a living wage.
- Hong is committed to taking pricing power away from the big hospital and health insurance monopolies by setting a fair affordable price for medical care.
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EMILY BERGE – WI CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3
Emily Berge has a history of working with Citizen Action, including as a member. She strongly supports Medicare for All, LGBTQIA+ rights, increasing the minimum wage, and fair housing.
Emily will continue to build off the deep relationships she has built during her time as the Eau Claire City Council President to be a strong rural progressive leader in Washington, D.C.
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STATE TREASURER – DUAL ENDORSEMENT – DYLAN HELMENSTINE & YEE LENG XIONG
Both candidates for State Treasurer bring strong values and important lived experiences to the table. Each will fight for transparency in the office and to make sure Wisconsinites have access to the things they need not just to survive, but thrive.
Dylan will defend public schools and bring transparency to annual property tax bills. He wants folks to see not only where but how state funds impact their community.
Yee will ensure the Treasurer answers to the people of Wisconsin. He will fight to make sure public resources serve people instead of the powerful and wealthy.
CORRINE HENDRICKSON – SENATE DISTRICT 17
Corrine Hendrickson is running a very strong campaign on public education funding, child care investment, and rural healthcare access. She has spent over a decade in early childhood and rural advocacy.
She’ll fight for climate justice and a pause on data centers until they can meet strong environmental standards.
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ISMAEL LUNA – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 08
Ismael Luna comes from the South Side of Milwaukee, and is a proud graduate of Milwaukee Public Schools.
From protecting vulnerable communities, to advocating for healthcare (including mental healthcare), to fighting for housing access for all, Ismael will work hard for Assembly District 08.
He wants to boost voter turnout and engagement throughout the district, running a community-first campaign for his future working-class constituents.
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JORDAN ROMAN – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 12
Jordan Roman is working to build trust with his future constituents through meeting people where they are and making sure to visit areas of the district that have been often overlooked.
Jordan is a lifelong Milwaukee resident with a background in nonprofits and community leadership. Jordan is committed to reimagining what public safety looks like in Assembly District 12, and will fight for economic opportunities, affordable housing, and public education investment.
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AMY ZIMMERMAN – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 13
Amy Zimmerman is running to build a better Wisconsin – one where her constituents are cared for and care for each other. This means advocating and fighting for things like affordable access to childcare, healthcare, and elder care, and access to a dignified retirement for all workers.
Amy currently serves on Brookfield’s Parks & Recreation Commission..
She will work to coalition-build not just in District 13 but across the state.
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STATE REP RYAN CLANCY – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 19
Ryan Clancy is running for re-election as a true Citizen Action champion: continuing to fight for free speech, public education funding, renter’s rights, healthcare and food access, and more.
Ryan is a lifelong Milwaukee resident, as well as a lifelong activist, organizer, and advocate, and the first open Socialist elected in Milwaukee since 1956.
He has spent his time in the Assembly speaking up and pushing for much needed change – especially when it comes to vulnerable communities.
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DAVID LINERS – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 21
David Liners is no stranger to working for Wisconsin, with decades of experience organizing alongside Citizen Action and partners.
David sees his role as a future legislator as helping open a path for others to step up and have a significant place in the movement. He will use his voice for District 21 and work to ensure strong public education funding, and fight for the environment including a moratorium on data centers.
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LAWANDA CHAMBERS – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 61
Lawanda Chambers sees climate action as a racial and economic justice issue and will fight for data centers to use 100% renewable energy.
Lawanda will work to expand affordable health care, especially mental health care and community-based services.
Lawanda has been a Citizen Action North Side Rising member for years who organizes for advances in healthcare access, especially mental health.
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STATE REP RYAN SPAUDE – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 89
State Representative Ryan Spaude was a bright light in the Assembly freshman class and is ready to work hard to defend this swing Assembly seat in the Green Bay area. Ryan proved to be a progressive champion in the legislature and worked closely with Citizen Action.
Ryan was a strong NO vote on the failed state budget due to the lack of funding for public schools. He continues to be a strong advocate for BadgerCare Public Option, 2% of Income Utility Rate Cap, and the $20 Minimum Wage bills.
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STATE REP AMAAD RIVERA-WAGNER – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 90
State Representative Amaad Wagner-Rivera has been a true champion of Citizen Action issues, sponsoring BadgerCare Public Option, $20 minimum wage, and a 2% of income utility rate cap.
Citizen Action members in the Green Bay greatly appreciate Amaad’s deep alignment and allyship with Citizen Action and are glad to have him as a leader.
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STATE REP CHRISTIAN PHELPS – ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 93
State Representative Christian Phelps is one of the strongest allies Citizen Action has ever had, and will continue to fight for healthcare for all, making work pay, climate justice, and more throughout his second term.
Christian has immediately become a leader in the Legislature on public education financing and will play a leading role in fixing our broken public school financing system.
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STATE SENATOR JEFF SMITH – SENATE DISTRICT 31
State Senator Jeff Smith is a former Citizen Action organizer who will continue to fight for clean air and water, as well as work to hold hospitals accountable, including access to mental health care and reproductive services.
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