Crowley Edges Out Hong in Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Slate Magazine • 17 août 09h40

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Assemblywoman Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial primary, prompting discussion among Democrats about the effectiveness of recent progressive rhetoric.

CNBC • 13 août 12h30

Recent Democratic primaries in Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota showed large discrepancies between public polls, prediction-market odds and actual results, highlighting challenges for forecasters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • 12 août 18h34

County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for governor by a margin of less than half a percentage point, overturning early polls that had favored state representative Francesca Hong.

AP News • 12 août 18h08

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary and will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a staunch Trump supporter, in the Wisconsin governor's race.

AP News • 12 août 16h55

Recent primaries in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut saw progressive and younger challengers defeat established Democratic incumbents, signaling voter appetite for generational turnover rather than a clear ideological shift.

nytimes.com • 12 août 11h50

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.

Fox News • 12 août 07h42

David Crowley defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, positioning him to face Republican nominee Tom Tiffany in the November election.

NBC News • 12 août 07h39

David Crowley narrowly defeated state legislator Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, securing 39.8% of the vote to Hong's 39.4% and setting up a general-election contest against Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany.

foxnews.com • 12 août 04h06

Progressive candidates secured nominations in Minnesota, while a Democratic socialist seeks the governorship in Wisconsin, where the primary outcome will test the left's momentum in a swing state.

CNN • 12 août 03h46

With about 87% of precincts reported, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leads state Assemblymember Francesca Hong by roughly half a percentage point in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

Fox News • 11 août 17h25

Primary elections were held Tuesday in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Vermont and special races in South Carolina and Alabama, with candidates urging voters amid record absentee ballot submissions.

CBS News • 11 août 16h59

Primaries in six states on Tuesday feature competitive races for governor in Wisconsin, a Senate seat in Minnesota and a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.

AP News • 11 août 13h39

In Tuesday's primaries, progressive state Rep. Francesca Hong leads the Democratic race for Wisconsin governor, while centrist Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan seeks the Minnesota Senate nomination, underscoring a growing left-right divide within the party.

The Guardian • 11 août 10h44

Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota pit progressive candidates against centrist rivals, highlighting an ideological split within the party ahead of the November elections.

The Guardian • 11 août 10h15

State lawmaker Francesca Hong tops a four-candidate Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, while former Milwaukee County executive David Crowley rejoined the contest, framing the race around electability ahead of the November general election.

NPR • 11 août 09h00

Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota spotlight the clash between progressive and moderate candidates, while Republicans field a mix of establishment and Trump-aligned contenders.

AP News • 11 août 04h00

State Assembly member Francesca Hong, a self-identified democratic socialist, is competing against the party-backed candidate in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, while the winner will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November election.

PBS Wisconsin • 11 août 01h15

In Wisconsin and Minnesota, progressive candidates are challenging establishment-backed rivals ahead of Aug. 11 primaries, while Republicans invest in the contests to influence outcomes.

NBC News • 10 août 21h00

Francesca Hong has maintained a double-digit poll lead in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, facing limited direct criticism from fellow Democrats while a Republican-linked group has run ads labeling her too liberal.

The Guardian • 10 août 13h00

State Assemblymember Francesca Hong has emerged as the front-runner in Wisconsin's crowded Democratic primary for governor, despite criticism from party insiders and attacks on her past social-media posts.

AP News • 10 août 04h54

Democratic socialists and progressives are intensifying their campaigns in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary and Minnesota’s U.S. Senate primary as both states head to the ballot on Tuesday.