Former WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes today formally launched her campaign for governor, billing herself as a “Democrat who understands the economy.”

Hughes, who left her position in the Evers administration earlier this month, said in a rollout video that she’s not a politician and is “different from the other folks you’ve seen run for governor.”

She vowed her campaign for the 2026 Dem nomination would create a “Main Street economy that includes you and works for you,” saying it’s hard to get ahead now, even with hard work.

“I’m not going to go looking for a fight, but I’ll stand up to anyone, from the White House to Wall Street, who comes after your rights or tries to make your life harder,” said Hughes, 57.

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