Democratic Establishment Picks Crowley Over Radical Leftist Hong in Wisconsin Primary
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David Crowley defeats far-left state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary, setting up a crucial showdown with conservative Republican Tom Tiffany in November.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley secured the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor, defeating state Representative Francesca Hong in the June primary, according to the Associated Press. Crowley, who enjoyed the backing of outgoing Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the party establishment, will now face Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in the November general election.
Hong, a self-identified member of the Democratic Socialists of America and former chef, ran on an extreme left-wing platform, pushing for a $20 minimum wage, government-mandated paid leave, and a reckless moratorium on new AI data centers—policies that would have devastated Wisconsin’s economy. She was also criticized for her inflammatory social-media posts attacking police funding and American traditions like Thanksgiving, which she later attempted to walk back.
Democratic leaders, aware of the dangers posed by Hong’s radicalism, warned that her nomination would have doomed their party’s chances statewide. An anonymous Democratic strategist admitted that only a more moderate candidate could avoid dragging down the rest of the Democratic ticket.
Republican super-PACs reportedly invested in exposing Hong’s far-left agenda, recognizing her as a weak opponent in the general election. Tiffany, the Republican nominee, has made it clear that the upcoming contest will determine whether Wisconsin continues on a path of common sense or succumbs to leftist extremism.
Both candidates are now focusing on reaching voters as the campaign intensifies ahead of Election Day, with conservatives rallying to defend Wisconsin’s values.