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politics12 days ago•5 min saved

Crowley bets anti-MAGA message to rebuild Wisconsin coalition

Democrat David Crowley frames the Wisconsin governor’s race as an existential clash with “MAGA extremism” to heal a fractured party, courting Francesca Hong’s supporters, independents and some former GOP voters. He says he won’t campaign with Hong surrogates like Hasan Piker and won’t back Hong’s moratorium on data-center development, instead proposing guardrails. With Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump as foils, Crowley aims to broaden the coalition and pursue a governing trifecta by centering issues like the cost of living and environmental protections while appealing to rural communities.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #maga-extremism

politics13 days ago•23 min saved

Wisconsin primary shock exposes polling blind spots for progressives

Francesca Hong, a progressive candidate, led Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary by double digits in recent polls but was edged out by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley by 0.5 percentage points. The result raises questions about polling accuracy for progressive candidates and suggests late shifts, endorsements, and strategic voting may have helped Crowley overturn a large polling lead.

via The Washington Post|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #gubernatorial-elections

politics13 days ago•6 min saved

Crowley Preaches Unity After Surprise Wisconsin Primary Victory

David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, won a surprise Democratic primary in Wisconsin over Francesca Hong and urged party unity to face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election, portraying the race as a battle against MAGA extremism. Hong endorsed Crowley, Gov. Tony Evers’s backing helped his comeback, and unity events were planned, though the primary highlighted tensions between moderates and progressives.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #democratic-party #francesca-hong

politics14 days ago•42 min saved

Wisconsin governor race hangs on final ballots as recount risk looms

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary remains razor-thin with Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley neck-and-neck as final results trickle in. Wisconsin has no automatic recounts; a recount is only possible if the margin is extremely tight and would be costly to pursue, potentially leaving the outcome to absentee ballots and late-counted votes. The piece also surveys related Wisconsin and Minnesota race dynamics and messaging strategies in this election cycle.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #elections #francesca-hong

politics14 days ago•19 min saved

Wisconsin governor race stays too close to call as Hong and Crowley trade leads

Live results show Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary between Francesca Hong and David Crowley remaining razor-thin, with Dane and Milwaukee County results contributing to a near-even vote and about 84% counted, keeping the outcome uncertain as the campaigns jockey for momentum ahead of the general election.

via cnn.com|

#dane-county #david-crowley #francesca-hong

politics14 days ago•45 min saved

Tiffany clinches Wisconsin GOP governor nomination as Dem race remains tight

Tom Tiffany officially won the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor, while Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley battled in a closely watched primary with Crowley leading in early tallies in some counties; turnout appeared uneven across cities, with varied voter enthusiasm, watch parties, and absentee processing affecting the pace of late-night results.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#david-crowley #election-turnout #francesca-hong

politics14 days ago•408 min saved

Wisconsin Governor Primary: Tiffany Wins GOP Nomination; Crowley and Hong Lead Democrats

Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany is projected to win Wisconsin’s 2026 GOP governor primary, taking about 96.5% of the vote with a large share of write-ins as results roll in. The Democratic race remains too early to call, but early tallies show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leading state Rep. Francesca Hong (roughly 42.6% to 32.9%), with Kelda Roys far behind and a substantial number of votes still outstanding across both parties after Tony Evers’ retirement opened the field.

via NBC News|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #politics

politics16 days ago•13 min saved

Wisconsin Governor Primary: Insurgent Hong Faces Establishment Push for Electability

POLITICO’s Playbook traces Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, where insurgent Francesca Hong challenges establishment-backed David Crowley as voters weigh electability against a Trump-backed Republican, Tom Tiffany. Hong has tempered some past positions amid scrutiny of old tweets, while Crowley and Gov. Tony Evers push for unity; Hong says she would endorse Crowley if she wins, and Crowley hedges on campaigning with her as Democrats debate how best to defeat Tiffany in November.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #francesca-hong #gubernatorial-primary

politics16 days ago•12 min saved

Wisconsin governor primary becomes a high-stakes electability showdown around a socialist frontrunner

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary has become a grief-strained contest over electability: progressive Francesca Hong sits as the front-runner and argues she can unite a broad coalition to beat a Trump-backed Republican, while establishment-aligned David Crowley warns her nomination could cost the general election. The race features scrutiny of Hong’s past social media posts, a push by some allies to portray her as a risky choice, and ongoing questions about campaign discipline and unity within the party as voters weigh affordability policies, safety, and how to appeal to swing voters in a purple state.

via Politico|

#david-crowley #democrats #electability

politics23 days ago•11 min saved

Wisconsin Dems Split as Evers backs Crowley and Hong gains ground

With nine days until the primary, Wisconsin Democrats are deeply divided after Gov. Tony Evers endorsed David Crowley, a move that has energized anti-establishment voters for Francesca Hong and failed to lift Crowley in polls, especially following Mandela Barnes’ withdrawal and a surge of undecided voters.

via Politico|

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politics26 days ago•4 min saved

Barnes exits Wisconsin governor race, reshaping a crowded Democratic primary

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes quits the Democratic gubernatorial primary, acknowledging Francesca Hong’s lead as the field remains unsettled just over a week before the Aug. 11 vote. The move follows Sara Rodriguez’s earlier exit over financial-reporting errors, with David Crowley re-entering the race after Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsement. A Marquette poll shows Hong at 38%, Barnes at 16%, Crowley at 7%, and 34% undecided, suggesting Barnes’ departure could boost Crowley as an alternative to Hong. Hong’s campaign has faced scrutiny over past defund/abolish police positions, though she’s emphasized universal childcare, healthcare, and limiting new data centers as parts of her platform.

via NBC News|

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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Crowley Returns to Wisconsin Governor Race as Dem Field Shuffles

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is re-entering Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary after a chaotic week that saw Sara Rodriguez withdraw, with the field reconfiguring around Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys and others. Crowley plans a Milwaukee rally to announce his comeback amid reports that Gov. Tony Evers is considering backing him. The campaign landscape remains fluid as Barnes’s bid has stalled and Rodriguez’s campaign collapsed over fundraising shortfalls, with the winner facing Republican Tom Tiffany in November; three weeks remain until Election Day.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#david-crowley #democratic-primary #election-2026

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Crowley Re-enters Wisconsin Governor’s Race After Brief Exit

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has re-entered the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor just days after dropping out, following Sara Rodriguez’s withdrawal amid campaign-finance issues; his return shifts race dynamics ahead of the Aug. 11 primary with Tom Tiffany set to be the general-election foe.

via WISN|

#david-crowley #milwaukee-county #politics

local-politics6 months ago•5 min saved

Milwaukee County fires staffer tied to health-benefits contract lapse

A Milwaukee County employee linked to a lapse in the county’s health-care contract was terminated; officials say coverage for employees and retirees never stopped, but supervisors are demanding more information as they review the contract extension with UnitedHealthcare amid scrutiny and a broader push for transparency.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|

#david-crowley #health-care-contract #local-politics

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Run for Wisconsin Governor

Milwaukee County executive David Crowley announced his bid for Wisconsin governor, joining a competitive Democratic primary to succeed Tony Evers, with a focus on affordability, education, and public safety amid a crowded and expensive race in a pivotal swing state.

via Politico|

#2024-elections #david-crowley #democratic-primary