Wisconsin Democrats Choose Governor | Green Bay News

Wisconsin Democrats are locked in a high-stakes primary battle between progressive state Rep. Francesca Hong and moderate Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, with the winner set to face GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. Hong leads in polls but faces backlash over past social media posts—including a controversial Thanksgiving comment—while Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, pushes for a more centrist path to win the general election. The race isn’t just about who wins—it’s about whether Wisconsin’s Democratic Party leans into bold policy change or plays it safe, with long-term implications for the party’s identity and electoral strategy. Both candidates are making final appeals in liberal strongholds, as experts debate whether Hong’s energy or Crowley’s pragmatism holds the key to victory. 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/b5c7e3fb10d1952a