Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary: Progressive Hong vs establishment Crowley

Published Aug 9, 03:02 PM UTC

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The Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary has become a heated battle over electability, with progressive state Rep. Francesca Hong emerging as the front-runner against establishment-backed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. Hong, a democratic socialist and former chef, has built a populist campaign focused on cost-of-living concerns, but faces criticism over controversial past social media posts advocating for defunding the police and criticizing Thanksgiving. Crowley, supported by outgoing Gov. Tony Evers, warns that Hong's nomination could hand the governor's mansion to Republican Tom Tiffany, a hard-right House Freedom Caucus member backed by Donald Trump. Despite being outspent and lacking TV ads, Hong has maintained wide leads in public polling. The primary, set for Tuesday, will test whether voters prioritize bold progressive change or perceived electability in a crucial battleground state that Trump won by just 30,000 votes in 2024.

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Original headline: Wisconsin Democrats’ governor primary is an all-out fight over electability

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