(The Center Square) – Wisconsin Democrat Francesca Hong, a state representative running for governor, paid off $30,000 with personal funds, according to her campaign.
Hong was sued by Capital One on May 26 and her Campaign Manager Becky Cooper said that Hong will have a letter soon confirming that the debt is paid off in full.
“Like 80% of Americans, Rep. Hong has debt, specifically from business expenses that rose astronomically during the pandemic,” Cooper said. “She leads from a place of knowing the endless struggles with bills and the stress that places on families every day. Her policies will help Wisconsin residents develop greater economic stability and success.”
Hong led the race in a March Marquette Law School poll ahead of former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (11%), Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (3%), Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (3%), businessman Joel Brennan (2%), state Rep. Kelda Roys (1%) and former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. CEO Missy Hughes (1%).
