A democratic socialist is locked in a tight race with a moderate in the Wisconsin governor primary

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. Crowley secured 39.8% of the vote compared to Hong's 39.4%, winning by approximately 3,000 votes. Despite polls favoring Hong, Crowley's victory, supported by an endorsement from Tony Evers, blunts recent progressive momentum. Crowley now aims to become Wisconsin's first Black governor as he prepares to face Republican congressman Tom Tiffany in the November general election.