MADISON, Wis. — State Rep. Francesca Hong’s campaign for governor has raised almost $488,000 since July 1, including nearly $149,000 in the seven days following the close of Wisconsin’s pre-primary reporting period, as grassroots support accelerates heading into the final week of the Democratic primary.

Hong’s pre-primary campaign finance report, covering July 1 through July 27, shows the campaign nearly $340,000 through more than 7,000 contributions. More than 99% of the funds reported came from individual donors, and the campaign closed the period with $406,117 cash on hand. From July 28 through August 3, the campaign raised an additional $149,000, bringing its total raised since the beginning of July to nearly $488,000.

“This campaign has always belonged to the people who are building it,” Hong said. “Thousands of working people have chipped in $5, $10 or $25 because they believe in our vision of permanent affordability for working people in Wisconsin. I am deeply grateful for every contribution, every volunteer and every conversation with voters that has brought us to this historic moment. Together, we are proving that we make better possible.”

The filing shows the breadth and small-dollar strength of Hong’s support:


● Approximately 95% of individual contributions were $100 or less.
● Nearly four out of every five individual dollars came from Wisconsin.
● More than 6,000 individual donors contributed during the 27-day period.
● Approximately 65% of all receipts came during the final eleven days of the report.

The campaign’s fundraising accelerated sharply as voters began casting ballots and the Hong campaign ramped up organizing efforts around the state. Even as the campaign invested heavily in reaching voters across Wisconsin, its accelerating grassroots fundraising replenished those resources, positioning Hong to enter the general election with a significant cash reserve and the financial strength to defeat Tom Tiffany,