Moderate Crowley narrowly beats democratic socialist Hong in Wisconsin
Summary
David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, narrowly beating Francesca Hong. Crowley will face Republican Tom Tiffany, who has challenged past election results, in the November general election.Key Facts
- David Crowley defeated Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes in the Democratic primary.
- Crowley is aiming to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.
- Francesca Hong is a democratic socialist and focused on her working-class background during the campaign.
- Hong faced criticism over some past statements and lacked endorsements from top progressive leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Crowley was backed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, the state’s top Democrat.
- Republicans spent millions on ads that some Democrats say helped Hong’s campaign.
- Republican nominee Tom Tiffany is endorsed by President Trump and has questioned the 2020 presidential election results.
- The Wisconsin governor plays a role in certifying election outcomes, making the governor’s race especially important this year.
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