Election 2026 Wisconsin
David Crowley, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, speaks with supporter Abigail Tessmann during a campaign stop Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin is the latest state where the battle over the direction of the Democratic Party will play out. The state's primary for governor to be decided on Tuesday features a democratic socialist against a candidate endorsed by Gov. Tony Evers. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is trying to ride the Evers endorsement to a win in a year when voters upset with mainstream Democrats have propelled outsiders to victory. Francesca Hong is tapping into that anger in her candidacy to move Wisconsin to the left. It's been a chaotic primary with Crowley rejoining the race last month after another top candidate dropped out.