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Crowley restarts Wisconsin governor bid after Rodriguez quits
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Key Points:
- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is re-entering the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez withdrew amid a campaign finance scandal.
- Rodriguez ended her campaign citing financial discrepancies and concerns that the issues would distract from the election, which is less than a month away on August 11.
- The Democratic primary now features Crowley, democratic socialist Francesca Hong, and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, with the winner set to face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the general election.
- Crowley, who grew up in a high-poverty Milwaukee ZIP code and has a background as a community organizer and state legislator, had previously suspended his campaign and endorsed Rodriguez.
- Barnes’ campaign criticized Crowley’s return, warning it could split the Democratic vote and benefit the Republican candidate, while Democrats aim to retain the governor’s office and challenge Republican control of the state Legislature.
