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Rep. Francesca Hong

WI State Assembly (D-Madison) — Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate

The endorsement

Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison) is a candidate for Governor of Wisconsin and a leading state-level voice on the Ridglan campaign.

She has stated publicly that she would ensure a facility like Ridglan Farms would never operate without state oversight, and called for an immediate transition plan for the dogs.

Her position makes Ridglan a state-level political issue heading into the 2026 gubernatorial election.

The coalition

Others on the record.

Conservative voices

Lara Trump

Conservative voice

Publicly called on Ridglan to accept the $1 million offer to surrender the 2,000 dogs in its care.

Conservative voices

Rep. Nick Langworthy

U.S. House (R-NY 23) — Western New York

Wrote to HHS and NIH calling for an immediate end to federal funding for research using dogs from Ridglan Farms — and a phase-out of all federal support for breeding dogs for experimentation.

Conservative voices

Laura Loomer

Conservative activist

Spoke out publicly against what is happening at Ridglan Farms — referenced by Rep. Pocan on the U.S. House floor.

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