David Crowley narrowly defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, edging her out by about 3,000 votes (less than a percentage point). Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin's first Black governor, and the tight race highlights national ideological splits and intra-party divides ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes in the Wisconsin Democratic primary.
- Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin's first Black governor.
- David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary by less than a percentage point.
- Crowley defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong.
Sources
- The Hill — Live updates: Progressives notch loss in Wisconsin but big wins in Minnesota, Connecticut; July inflation cools
- Axios — Socialist fever breaks: Takeaways from Crowley's win
- CNBC — Hong's defeat in Wisconsin deals blow to rising Democratic socialists
- Axios — Moderate Crowley narrowly beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin
- France 24 — Moderate Crowley beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary