Hughes suspends campaign for Wisconsin governor, endorses Rodriguez

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 908

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Missy Hughes suspended her campaign for Wisconsin governor Monday and endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez in the August Democratic primary.

Hughes, the former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. CEO, called Rodriguez “the best candidate we can put forward to win in November, and to build an enduring coalition to address our state’s most pressing challenges.”

In her announcement, Hughes complimented all of the Democrats in the race for governor. …

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