Moderate Democrat David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary Over Francesca Hong
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state representative Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, securing the endorsement of Governor Tony Evers and positioning himself as the party's more electable candidate in the battleground state.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor by a slim margin, defeating state legislator Francesca Hong, who had led most polls before the vote. Crowley, a moderate Democrat, benefited from the late endorsement and active campaigning of Governor Tony Evers, who warned that Hong would likely lose the general election to Republican Tom Tiffany.
Hong, a chef and lawmaker with a strong progressive base, faced criticism for past social-media comments about canceling Thanksgiving and for supporting the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and higher taxes on high earners. She did not receive endorsements from national democratic socialist leaders.
Crowley's victory marks a shift toward a more traditional candidate in a swing state, where Democrats are concerned about electability. The win also makes him the first Black candidate to be nominated for governor in Wisconsin.
In Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating moderate Representative Angie Craig despite being outspent. Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, emphasized the rising cost of living in her victory speech and positioned herself against Republican Michele Tafoya in the upcoming general election.
Other notable primary outcomes included former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell losing the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary to Speaker Lisa Demuth, and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes ending his campaign for Wisconsin governor, leaving Crowley as the primary anti-Hong contender.