Democracy Dies in Darkness
The Take
The Democratic establishment is relieved as Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who had a strong lead in pre-election polls, will not lead the ticket. Instead, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley emerged victorious in a surprising turnaround.
Supporters of David Crowley, the Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin, celebrated the primary election results during a watch party held on Tuesday in Milwaukee. The photo was captured by Kayla Wolf for the Associated Press.
The primary election on Tuesday for Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial race was chaotic. Despite earlier projections, David Crowley’s unexpected win marks a significant comeback in the political scene of 2026.

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