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Francesca Hong
American chef and politician (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francesca Hong (born November 4, 1988)[1] is an American chef, community organizer, and Democratic politician from Madison, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Wisconsin's 76th Assembly district since 2021. Elected in November 2020, she is the first Asian American member of the Wisconsin Legislature.[2]
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Early life and career
Hong was born on November 4, 1988 in Madison, Wisconsin to Korean American immigrant parents.[3][4] In 2009, after attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Hong began working as a chef, eventually becoming executive chef at 43 North Restaurant. Alongside her ex-husband, who is also a chef, Hong went on to open her own ramen restaurant, Morris Ramen, in 2016. Hong is also a founder of the Culinary Ladies Collective.[5][6]
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In 2020, Hong announced her campaign for the 76th district of the Wisconsin State Assembly, after incumbent Chris Taylor was appointed a judge of the Wisconsin Circuit Court and had to resign her Assembly seat.[7] Hong won a seven-way Democratic primary with 28 percent of the vote.[8] With the COVID-19 pandemic looming over the 2020 campaign, Hong emphasized her experiences as a chef and restaurant owner, noting that the disproportionate impact of the virus demonstrated the need for structural reform in the economy and the government.[9] She easily defeated Republican Patrick Hull in the November general election. She is the first Asian American state legislator in Wisconsin history.[10]
Hong is a supporter of environmental rights. On August 1, 2021, she was among 10 people to sign up for a "dunk tank" fundraiser in Madison to raise awareness about the importance of clean water.[11] After the 2022 election, Hong was appointed to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board of directors, to the seat controlled by the Assembly minority leader, Greta Neubauer.[12]
In May 2024, Hong was endorsed by the Madison chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).[13] Following the 2024 elections, Hong joined the State Assembly's Socialist Caucus.
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Personal life
Hong lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her son.[5] Hong has been a member of the DSA since 2020.[14]
Electoral history
Wisconsin Assembly (2020–present)
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