Democratic Surge Upends Milwaukee Race | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s August primary delivered a major Democratic upset: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley stunned polls by defeating Francesca Hong, fueled by a record-breaking surge in Democratic turnout that nearly doubled since 2018. While overall turnout remained low at 27%, Crowley’s victory—solidified across diverse neighborhoods from the city’s north side to conservative western areas—signals a powerful shift in voter engagement, especially as Republican turnout lagged behind. Pollsters are calling it “phenomenally high,” marking one of the most energized Democratic primaries in recent memory. 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/1e79d1509e11b05b