Plurality Wins and Party Fractures | Milwaukee News

In 2018, Tony Evers won Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary with just over 41%—a narrow plurality that still secured victory thanks to a deeply fractured opposition. While Evers dominated rural and urban counties alike, rivals like Mahlon Mitchell and Kelda Roys carved out strongholds in Milwaukee and liberal cities, while Kathleen Vinehout thrived in her western Wisconsin base. Demographically, Evers’ support was broad but starkly racial: Black voters overwhelmingly backed Mitchell. Now, as Democrats prepare for the next primary, deepening divides—especially by age—are emerging, with younger voters favoring a democratic socialist candidate. The lesson? A plurality can win, but uniting a splintered party may be the real challenge ahead. 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/e22f3980e818ce70