Democratic Governor’s Race Tightens | Madison News

The Democratic governor’s race is boiling down to a tense three-way battle after Mandela Barnes dropped out, leaving Francesca Hong, David Crowley, and Kelda Roys (with Joel Brennan) scrambling for votes. Hong, backed by high-profile allies like Ilhan Omar, is banking on a grassroots surge and sees GOP nominee Tom Tiffany as the weakest opponent. Crowley’s big win? An endorsement from Governor Tony Evers, which he says validates his leadership and resonates with voters feeling ignored. Polls show 30% of Barnes’ supporters had Hong as their backup, while 41% were undecided — a key swing group. Roys and Brennan trail in single digits, relying on policy depth and late-stage momentum. With August 11 fast approaching, every vote counts — and this race could come down to who best captures the wavering middle. 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/513c71cef0188761