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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor remains undecided as Francesca Hong and David Crowley compete

The Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor remains too close to call following a delay in reporting 28,000 absentee ballots from Milwaukee due to a data upload error. The winner of the contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November general election.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this primary will determine the Democratic nominee for governor in a key , directly impacting the party's strategy to retain the governor's office and flip the state legislature.

Key Facts

  • The Democratic gubernatorial primary between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is currently undecided.
  • Reporting of 28,000 absentee ballots from Milwaukee was delayed due to a human error in data uploading.
  • The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.
  • Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
  • Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District and will face Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
  • Governor Tony Evers endorsed David Crowley in the primary.
  • Francesca Hong is the first Asian American elected to the Wisconsin state Assembly (2020).
  • The Wisconsin governor's race became open after Governor Tony Evers decided not to seek a third term.

Who's Mentioned

personRebecca Cooke“Winner of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District”personFrancesca Hong“Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor”personTony Evers“Current Governor of Wisconsin”personDavid Crowley“Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor”personTom Tiffany“Republican U.S. Representative and candidate for governor”personDerrick Van Orden“Republican U.S. Representative”personMichael Alfonso“Winner of the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”