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Francesca Hong Leads Dem Primary Over Crowley, Seeks Historic Win

8/12/2026

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State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Wis.) leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Hong, 37, single mother, pushes free childcare, healthcare and a moratorium on AI data-center construction.
Crowley, backed by Governor Tony Evers, says his moderate stance gives Democrats the best chance to beat Republican Tom Tiffany.
Democrats fear Hong’s progressive platform could lose moderates, making a Hong win historic as Wisconsin’s first Asian-American governor.

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State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Wis.) leads the Democratic gubernatorial primary against Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
Hong, 37, single mother, pushes free childcare, healthcare and a moratorium on AI data-center construction.
Crowley, backed by Governor Tony Evers, says his moderate stance gives Democrats the best chance to beat Republican Tom Tiffany.
Democrats fear Hong’s progressive platform could lose moderates, making a Hong win historic as Wisconsin’s first Asian-American governor.