Election 2026 Wisconsin Governor

Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, left, and lieutenant governor nominee Sarah Godlewski greet Susan Dopp, right, of Middleton, and her dog Zoey Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Middleton, Wis.

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David Crowley's razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against Trump's pick

David Crowley's razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against Trump's pick

David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win over a democratic socialist in swing state Wisconsin sets up a match against a congressman who has voted with President Donald Trump 100% of the time. It is a dream scenario for Democrats and a potential nightmare for Republicans. Crowley overcame Francesca Hong in dramatic, narrow fashion in Tuesday’s primary, stunning pundits and pollsters who had long placed Hong as the front-runner. Now Tiffany must pivot to face a challenger from Milwaukee, the state’s largest source of Democratic voters, known for working across the aisle with Republicans.