Crowley Defeats Hong in Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

In a closely watched Democratic primary on August 12, 2026, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated democratic socialist state lawmaker Francesca Hong to become the party's nominee for Wisconsin governor. Despite polls showing Hong as a clear frontrunner, Crowley secured a last-minute victory after re-entering the race and receiving an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. The race was tight throughout, with results coming in close as each batch was counted. Crowley will now face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.