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David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Primary for Governor
Just the facts
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated state Representative Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist from Madison, to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin. Crowley re-entered the race after previously withdrawing and received an endorsement from outgoing Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Hong ran on a platform advocating for universal childcare, free school meals, and a moratorium on new data center construction, but faced scrutiny over past public comments. Crowley will face Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary, in the November general election.
Why this is news
On August 11, 2026, Wisconsin held its primary elections to select party nominees for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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