# Wisconsin Democrats choose moderate Crowley for governor’s race

https://mins.news/en/item/19937

- France 24, 2026-08-12 08:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260812-david-crowley-beats-progressive-francesca-hong-wisconsin-democratic-primary

> Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wednesday’s Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. His margin was less than one percentage point, making the result a strikingly close victory. The contest highlights a divide within the party between establishment candidates and an insurgent progressive movement. That split is emerging ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.

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