David Crowley's Odds of Winning Wisconsin Governor Race As Bid Relaunched
Summary
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is rejoining the Democratic race for Wisconsin governor after Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez withdrew due to a campaign finance problem. The primary election is set for August 11, with the winner facing Republican Tom Tiffany in a competitive general election.Key Facts
- David Crowley had dropped out of the race but plans to announce his return at a campaign rally in Milwaukee.
- Sara Rodriguez quit the race because of issues with missing campaign funds and fired her campaign manager.
- Governor Tony Evers, who is not running for a third term, is expected to endorse Crowley.
- Other Democratic candidates include Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan.
- The Democratic primary winner will run against Republican Tom Tiffany, who faces little competition in his primary.
- Prediction markets currently show Francesca Hong as the favorite, but Crowley’s chances have recently increased sharply.
- Wisconsin is a key swing state, with President Donald Trump narrowly winning it in the 2024 presidential election.
- The Cook Political Report rates the governor’s race in Wisconsin as a toss-up, indicating it could go to either party.
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