Progressive Francesca Hong falls short in Wisconsin as David Crowley takes upset win in primary for governor

Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after beating the Democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the campaign and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. Continue reading...

Rachel Leingang · Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 2:12 AM
US news | The Guardian

Progressive Francesca Hong falls short in Wisconsin as David Crowley takes upset win in primary for governor

Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner

David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after beating the Democratic socialist Francesca Hong.

Crowley pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the campaign and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor.

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