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Wisconsin primary election live results; updates, governor race
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany secured the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor, with supporters confident he can defeat Democratic candidates in November; he was endorsed by former President Donald Trump and faced minimal opposition in the primary.
- The Democratic primary for governor features a competitive race primarily between Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and State Rep. Francesca Hong, with early results showing a close contest and mixed voter sentiments.
- Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore easily defeated primary challenger Amy Donahue in the Milwaukee-area 4th Congressional District, with the general election expected to favor Moore in this deep-blue district.
- Voter turnout across Wisconsin's primary election was generally low to moderate, with some polling locations reporting steady but below-average participation, particularly in urban areas like Madison and Milwaukee.
- Absentee ballot processing in key cities like Milwaukee and Green Bay proceeded smoothly and efficiently, with voters reminded to return completed absentee ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day for their votes to count.
