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Early voting begins in Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic primary for governor
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin Democrats are divided in the primary for governor, with some supporting democratic socialist Francesca Hong and others backing Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the incumbent Gov. Tony Evers’ endorsed candidate.
- Francesca Hong has strong support among the party’s liberal wing, particularly in Madison, while Mandela Barnes and Crowley are competing for votes in Milwaukee, the state’s largest Democratic stronghold.
- Concerns exist that a democratic socialist candidate may struggle to win the general election in more rural areas, leading some voters to prefer Crowley or even consider voting Republican if Hong wins.
- A lawsuit is underway seeking to allow voters who already submitted absentee ballots to cancel and resubmit them due to recent candidate withdrawals and Crowley’s reentry into the race.
- In-person absentee voting began August 1 and continues through August 9, with the primary election scheduled for August 11; all absentee ballots must be received by election day to count.
