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Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary After Tight Race

8/16/2026

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Crowley Wins Primary

David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary by half a point over Francesca Hong, becoming the first Black nominee for governor and the state’s first Black governor.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, Trump voter, secured the GOP nomination with U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite a 33% approval rating.
A poll gave Trump a 62% disapproval and a –25-point net rating, prompting Gov. Scott Walker to warn Tiffany to distance from Trump.

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Tiffany Targets Election

If elected governor, Tom Tiffany would control Wisconsin Elections Commission appointments, placing election deniers in oversight roles.
Tiffany has urged a federal probe of Wisconsin’s 2020 presidential race, citing FBI interviews with Milwaukee County officials.
He voted against certifying 2020 results in Arizona and Pennsylvania and said he would have done so for Wisconsin.
U.S. President Donald Trump, with 39% Wisconsin approval, has given Tiffany a “complete and total” endorsement.

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Crowley Wins Primary

David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary by half a point over Francesca Hong, becoming the first Black nominee for governor and the state’s first Black governor.
Rep. Tom Tiffany, Trump voter, secured the GOP nomination with U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite a 33% approval rating.
A poll gave Trump a 62% disapproval and a –25-point net rating, prompting Gov. Scott Walker to warn Tiffany to distance from Trump.

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