Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary by 0.5 Points Over Hong

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 11-12, 2026, defeating state Representative Francesca Hong by roughly 3,100 votes — a 0.5-point margin. Crowley, endorsed by outgoing Governor Tony Evers, faces Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, who ran unopposed, in November. Hong's nearly 40% share on a Democratic Socialist platform leaves Crowley needing to consolidate progressive support.