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.
Lara Trump
Conservative voice
Publicly called on Ridglan to accept the $1 million offer to surrender the 2,000 dogs in its care.
Conservative voicesRep. 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 voicesLaura Loomer
Conservative activist
Spoke out publicly against what is happening at Ridglan Farms — referenced by Rep. Pocan on the U.S. House floor.