Democrats' battle between progressive and moderate in Wisconsin governor's race too close to call

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong and moderate David Crowley were locked in a tighter-than-expected battle for Wisconsin's closely watched Democratic gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday (Aug 12), in a key test for the appeal of progressive candidates in the battleground state. With more than 90 per cent of the

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a center-left Democrat who primarily ran on economic issues, squeaked out a narrow win Tuesday in a highly competitive primary for governor of Wisconsin, Decision Desk HQ projects. He won in an upset victory over democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong, who would have be

Votes are still being counted in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, with Rep. Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley separated by only a few hundred votes. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks at the numbers as well as races in South Carolina, Minnesota, and Connecticut.

Left-Wing Francesca Hong Locked in Tight Race for Democratic Nomination in Wisconsin  WSJ

The Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, widely seen as a key test of the progressive wing’s strength, was too close to call late Tuesday, with Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong locked in a tight race against establishment-backed David Crowley.

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood Wisconsin voters will decide on Tuesday whether to nominate a democratic socialist for the state’s highest office in the latest test of an anti-establishment wave among Democratic primary voters. Franc

The Milwaukee County executive, who was locked in a tight race for the Democratic nomination against Francesca Hong, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

As of Tuesday night, the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary was too close to call as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and socialist state Rep. Francesca Hong led the field. With 75% of votes in, Crowley and Hong were separated by less than a 1-point margin. Hong, who represents part of Madison in the st

Hong’s general-election success may hinge on the broader electorate’s views of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Wisconsin Democratic Party chair Devin Remiker dodged questions about Francesca Hong's cancel Thanksgiving controversy, pivoting to attack Republican Tom Tiffany instead.

Democratic voters will pick their nominee for governor in Wisconsin today. Democratic socialist Francesca Hong is facing off against moderate David Crowley in the primary. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

Why The GOP Might Be Rooting For Francesca Hong—While Some Progressives Avoid Her  Forbes

The socialist frontrunner in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary hired a self-described “sex worker” to run her campaign and voted against a law that bans grooming children. State Rep. Francesca Hong, who held a 20-point advantage in the polls going into Tuesday’s primary, was one of just six Wisconsin lawmake

Francesca Hong leads David Crowley as polls and prediction markets favor her in Wisconsin’s primary.

Democratic Socialists of America darling Francesca Hong was one of just six lawmakers in the Wisconsin state Assembly to vote against an anti-child grooming law.

Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.