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David Crowley pulls off stunning comeback victory over Francesca Hong
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • nation
Key Points:
- David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor in a narrow upset, defeating frontrunner Francesca Hong by less than half a percentage point despite polls favoring Hong by double digits.
- Crowley's late campaign revival was aided by a key endorsement from popular incumbent Gov. Tony Evers, who had briefly dropped out but returned to back Crowley.
- The result is viewed as a setback for the democratic socialist movement, as Hong, who faced criticism over past social media posts, was unable to secure the nomination.
- Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November general election, with Tiffany having been boosted by Republican groups during the primary.
- Crowley's experience as Milwaukee County executive and his coalition-building efforts will be central to his campaign, while many voters remain unfamiliar with him ahead of the general election.
