Moderate Democrat David Crowley Defeats Radical Francesca Hong in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
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David Crowley, a moderate Democrat, narrowly won Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary over far-left state representative Francesca Hong, with the backing of Governor Tony Evers, as Democrats reject Hong’s extreme agenda in favor of electability.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, narrowly defeating state legislator Francesca Hong, whose radical left-wing positions had dominated the campaign. Crowley, a moderate, benefited from the critical endorsement and active campaigning of Governor Tony Evers, who cautioned that Hong’s extreme policies would hand the general election to Republican Tom Tiffany.
Hong, a chef-turned-lawmaker, built her campaign on a far-left platform, drawing criticism for her divisive social-media posts about canceling Thanksgiving, her support for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and her push for punishing tax hikes on successful Americans. Her agenda failed to attract endorsements from national democratic socialist leaders, signaling even the far left’s doubts about her electability.
Crowley’s win represents a return to sanity for Democrats in a key battleground state, as party leaders recognize the dangers of nominating candidates out of touch with mainstream voters. Crowley also makes history as the first Black nominee for governor in Wisconsin, showing that Democrats can embrace diversity without sacrificing common sense.
Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, won the Democratic Senate nomination, defeating moderate Angie Craig despite being heavily outspent. Flanagan’s campaign focused on the rising cost of living, setting up a contest with Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election.
Other notable results included the defeat of conspiracy theorist and former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary by Speaker Lisa Demuth, and the exit of former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes from the Wisconsin governor’s race, leaving Crowley as the party’s clear choice over the far-left Hong.