It’s the economy, argues Missy Hughes as she seeks the Democratic nod for governor

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 2,602

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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In a field consisting mostly of current or former elected officials, Missy Hughes says her background — private sector experience in an agricultural co-op, then serving as the top economic advisor to Gov. Tony Evers — gives her a distinctive edge in the contest to be the Democratic nominee for governor.

For six years Hughes served as the secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., a state agency tasked with helping Wisconsin’s economy …

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