Francesca Hong backs David Crowley for Wisconsin governor as Democratic nominee vows to earn support from progressives – live

Progressive Francesca Hong says her campaign ‘was not about getting one person into office’; David Crowley takes on Trump-backed Tom Tiffany in November David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor Key takeaways from primary night Sign up for the Breaking News US email Core inflation, which measures

Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.

In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: How the Democratic Party can define itself in the wake of Hong’s loss, 2026 primaries updates, and more.

Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan's U.S. Senate race last week.

Who Is David Crowley, the Man Who Halted Progressive Momentum?  WSJ

Hong, who in the past had called for the national holiday to be canceled, failed to draw socialist-leaning Democratic icons like Bernie Sanders and AOC, writes John Bowden. And her defeat shows that there could be limits to how far left progressives will go

Why Polls Got Wisconsin Governor’s Race Wrong—After Socialist Francesca Hong Loses  Forbes

Results in key Democratic primaries are providing more insight into the potential future of the Democratic Party as progressives and moderates battle for nominations. CBS News' Taurean Small reports, and political strategist Alex Vogel and Hyma Moore share their reactions.

Milwaukee County Executive Director David Crowley is projected has won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor in an upset over Francesca Hong.

The progressive momentum of the summer has stalled. Francesca Hong’s surprising loss in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, following the unexpectedly narrow victory of Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed last week, calls for a reassessment of the state of Democratic voters. They might be frustrated with the party esta

Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short while trying to deliver another win for progressives in a battleground state. Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, is vying to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor and pitched himself as the ca

Crowley Upsets Hong in Wisconsin As Progressive Surge Falters  New York Magazine

Crowley scores Hail Mary win over Hong: Takeaways from Aug. 11 primary  USA Today

August 12, 2026 8:19 AM ET Francesca Hong failed to secure the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor Tuesday night amid lack of support from high-profile progressives. Hong lost the primary by less than one percent to David Crowley, the Democratic candidate who earned the endorsement of outgoing Wisconsin Gov. T

Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short while trying to deliver another win for progressives in a battleground state.

The narrow victory for the Milwaukee County Executive over socialist Francesca Hong was a win for Dem Party 'establishment.'

Establishment-backed candidate David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the primary race for Wisconsin governor. The Democratic ideological divide was on display in closely watched primaries across the country but Progressives still rode a winning wave in other key races. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports

MADISON, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 11: Democratic Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to reporters after voting in the primary election on August 11, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. Recent polling has Hong with a substantial lead over her nearest Democratic rival David Crowley. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Imag

Progressive Democrats keep their winning streak rolling in Minnesota.

Establishment-Backed David Crowley Pulls Off Wisconsin Upset  huffpost.com

David Crowley won the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Francesca Hong, and will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong lost the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Tuesday’s primary election to Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, detracting from socialists’ recent electoral victories. Crowley secured the primary win with 39.8% of the vote, compared to Hong’s 39.4%, according to the Associate

Hong’s record on Israel and antisemitism has been of concern to Wisconsin Jews

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, has defeated DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong in the WI Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, the Associated Press projects.

David Crowley, the Moderate Democrat, beat democratic socialist Francesca Hong narrowly to win the Wisconsin Governor primary.

David Crowley will win Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, CNN projects  CNN

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.

The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

Moderates scored a win in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as David Crowley bested democratic socialist Francesca Hong.

Moderate Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin primary for governor, defeating a democratic socialist who fell short of trying to deliver another win for progressives in a battleground state.

The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.

Moderate Democrat David Crowley has won the Wisconsin primary for governor

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over progressive Francesca Hong  AP News

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley are in a tight race in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary on Wednesday.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk HQ projects.  Crowley, with support from retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), pulled off an upset and bested HOng in a blow to the party’s far-left flank amid concerns that such c

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

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off a stunning upset Tuesday in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, defeating socialist frontrunner Francesca Hong after polls showed him trailing by double digits just days before the election. Decision Desk Headquarters called the race early Wednesday morning