David Crowley has won the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, defeating progressive candidate Francesca Hong. Crowley, who had the backing of two-term Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, overcame significant headwinds after briefly suspending his campaign in July.
Primary Election Results
Crowley’s win reversed the recent trend of progressive wins in Democratic primaries in Michigan, New York, and Colorado. The governor’s mansion in Wisconsin is a key prize for both parties, especially with Evers’ decision not to run for reelection.
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who lost the 2022 Senate race against Sen. Ron Johnson, had initially thrown his hat into the ring but later dropped out. Other candidates, including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, also participated in the primary.
Hong, a state lawmaker and former chef, had risen to become the frontrunner after Barnes dropped out. However, her old social media posts from 2019 to 2021 came under scrutiny, including calls to defund the police and abolish ICE and the U.S. Senate.
Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.
