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Missy Hughes

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Missy Hughes

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Former WEDC CEO

Who is Missy Hughes?

Stepped down from leading the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to run for governor; previously an executive in the dairy industry

Where does Missy Hughes stand on the issues?

economy-jobssupport

Hughes centers her campaign on building what she calls a 'Main Street economy' and cites her record leading Wisconsin's economic development agency, attracting business investment, and helping create jobs across all 72 counties.

Position sources (1)
educationsupport

Hughes proposes expanding the Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy program to more families and instituting child care workforce measures including raising wages and training programs.

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Top reported contributors

  • John Brogan (Green Bay)$6,100
  • Kathi P. Seifert (Appleton)$5,000
  • Aimee Larkin (Southampton)$5,000
  • Butch Vig (Los Angeles)$5,000
  • Samantha Sackin (La Farge)$5,000
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  • Christopher Coulter (Williams Bay)$5,000
  • Barb Worcester (Madison)$3,000
  • Sherry Cromett (Seattle)$2,500
  • Eric Anderholm (Holmen)$2,500
  • Barbara Hostetter (Boston)$2,500

Source: WI Ethics Commission (Sunshine) · non-commercial voter education use

Political ads about Missy Hughes

Ads a BadgerBrief editor confirmed are about Missy Hughes, from the Meta Ad Library. Spend is the range Meta discloses.

Supporting ~$695 · 10 ads
  • Support$100–$199

    Missy Hughes

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    Wisconsinites want to get things done. I was the only candidate for governor to support Governor Evers’ deal to get money to our schools and relief to families. As Governor, I’ll never let politics get in the way of results.

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  • Support$100–$199

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Wisconsinites want to get things done. I was the only candidate for governor to support Governor Evers’ deal to get money to our schools and relief to families. As Governor, I’ll never let politics get in the way of results.

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Donald Trump has devastated Wisconsin’s farmers with reckless tariffs and a war of choice in Iran that has sent diesel prices skyrocketing. I’m proud to be in Eau Claire today to join hundreds of Wisconsinites exposing his attacks on our farmers.

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Donald Trump has devastated Wisconsin’s farmers with reckless tariffs and a war of choice in Iran that has sent diesel prices skyrocketing. I’m proud to be in Eau Claire today to join hundreds of Wisconsinites exposing his attacks on our farmers.

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    It was the honor of my life to work for the farmers during my 17 years at @OrganicValley. Thank you to my friend Luke (@ForeverForwardWis) for a great conversation on Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. #MissyForWI #OrganicValley #WisconsinAgriculture #WisconsinFarmers #WisconsinFarm

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    It was the honor of my life to work for the farmers during my 17 years at Organic Valley. Thank you to my friend Luke for a great conversation on Wisconsin's agriculture industry. #MissyForWI #OrganicValley

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Now more than ever, Wisconsin needs to be on our strongest footing so we’re ready to rebuild from the chaos of Trump and his sidekick, Tom Tiffany. This is why I’m running for Governor, we need a leader with proven experience to strengthen our economy so we can move Wisconsin forward. #MissyForWI

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Steve Scaffidi (@ocscaffidi) and @KristinBrey discuss Wisconsin’s failed bipartisan bill with @JoeZepecki on @620WTMJ’s Point Taken (May 15, 2026).

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

    Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey discuss Wisconsin's failed bipartisan bill with Joe Zepecki on Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Point Taken (May 15, 2026).

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  • Support$0–$99

    Missy Hughes

    Paid for by MISSY FOR GOVERNOR

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