Crowley’s Upset in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor race turned into a wild, unpredictable rollercoaster as David Crowley pulled off a stunning upset over frontrunner Francesca Hong. With resurfaced tweets, campaign finance chaos, and last-minute candidate shifts, the race defied expectations — especially when Governor Tony Evers reversed his initial neutrality to endorse Crowley, a move that sparked debate but ultimately delivered the win. Though Hong’s loss doesn’t end her political influence, Republican challenger Tom Tiffany now faces a recalibrated strategy. Crowley’s victory was fueled by an unlikely coalition: voters across income levels, racial lines, and Milwaukee County suburbs — proving that in Wisconsin, even the most chaotic primaries can yield surprising winners. And yes, pollsters were completely blindsided — highlighting how voter sentiment can shift faster than any survey. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa60a9d592bc2771