After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin
Summary
Democrats in Wisconsin are holding a primary race for governor between David Crowley, supported by current Governor Tony Evers, and progressive candidate Francesca Hong. This election follows a similar contest in Michigan and is seen as a test of how much the Democratic Party is willing to support progressive candidates. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in the November general election.Key Facts
- David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive, is the moderate Democratic candidate endorsed by Governor Tony Evers.
- Francesca Hong is a progressive, democratic socialist candidate.
- The Wisconsin Democratic primary is happening shortly after a close progressive win in Michigan’s Democratic primary.
- Voter focus is on how far Democrats will move to the left politically in key midwestern states.
- The winner of the Democratic primary will face Tom Tiffany, a conservative Republican and supporter of President Donald Trump, in November.
- Some Democrats express divisions between progressives and moderates within the party.
- Early polls showed Francesca Hong leading before Mandela Barnes dropped out of the race.
- Voters like Sarah Miller, who identify as progressive, still support Crowley for his perceived electability in the general election.
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