Crowley’s Wild Comeback Wins Nomination | Milwaukee News

David Crowley pulled off a stunning upset, narrowly beating Francesca Hong for the Democratic governor’s nomination — so close that a recount is almost guaranteed. After briefly dropping out and endorsing a candidate whose campaign collapsed, Crowley staged a comeback fueled by Governor Tony Evers’ late surge, who campaigned hard for him and took shots at Hong. Once seen as the frontrunner, Hong’s progressive message couldn’t overcome Crowley’s relatable story of rising from a tough neighborhood and his experience as a county executive. With the margin hovering near the legal threshold for a state-funded recount, this race is set to become one of the most expensive in state history — and Crowley’s improbable rise proves politics can shift faster than anyone expects. 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/d10f7b87999cd35d