2 days ago - In New York City in the June primary elections, two democratic socialist candidates and a progressive came out on top, booting two Democratic incumbents from Congress in the process. All three were backed by the city’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, himself a democratic socialist who framed the upsets as a question of electing “better Democrats.” · Democrats in Wisconsin are hoping to capitalize on low approval ratings for Trump in a state he won in 2016 and 2024 to retain control of the governor’s office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to earn full control of Wisconsin state government for the first time since 2010. Both Hong and Crowley said in the waning days of the race that they expected Democrats to come together and unite to defeat Tiffany, a congressman from conservative, rural northern Wisconsin. “Our ultimate goal is to make sure we don’t have a MAGA extremist occupying the governor’s office,” Crowley said Sunday.

1 day ago - Francesca Hong had led polls in a crowded Democratic field. Trump-backed Rep. Tom Tiffany won the Republican race. August 12, 2026 at 3:38 a.m. EDTYesterday at 3:38 a.m. EDT ... Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary ...

2 days ago - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s closely watched Democratic gubernatorial primary, handing the party establishment a key win.

2 weeks ago - Democratic socialist Francesca ... a new poll. A Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday shows Hong in first place at 38 percent in ......

9 hours ago - In a survey taken by Marquette Law School just after Mr. Crowley re-entered the race in mid-July, 38 percent of respondents said they favored Ms. Hong. Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor, was in second place at 16 percent, and Mr.

3 days ago - As Francesca Hong surged ahead in the final weeks of the chaotic Democratic primary to be Wisconsin’s next governor, the democratic socialist has become the internet’s main character. Donald Trump has mocked her old tweets, while major figures in her own party publicly questioned her ability to win a general election. The man she is vying to succeed even launched a late blitz in support of one of her rivals. But on the ground in Wisconsin, the enthusiasm for her shines through. Riding through a 24-hour bike race in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood in late July, residents passed Hong coloring books on a table of campaign merch; a scrolling sign saying “We love Fran”; and a DJ calling Hong “so fresh and so clean” as he played OutKast. After the sun went down, Hong hopped on a bike herself after a line of supporters grabbed photos with her.

Democrat Tony Evers is retiring, leaving a crowded and unsettled primary to choose his successor. State Assemblymember Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has emerged as the frontrunner, with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley her strongest remaining challenger. Former Lt.

2 days ago - Live results from Wisconsin's open Aug. 11 primary for governor: Francesca Hong and David Crowley on the Democratic side, Tom Tiffany for Republicans.

1 day ago - Crowley appeared on track to best Hong by just over 3,000 votes, less than half a percent dividing the two. With 95% of the vote counted Crowley had 313,321 votes to Hong’s 310,110 as of Wednesday morning.

3 days ago - The winner of the primary will likely face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who faces minimal opposition for his party's nomination. Tiffany, who has President Donald Trump's endorsement, sits atop a massive war chest that not only dwarfs that of his sole primary opponent but the entire Democratic field combined. As of July 27, he had raised $13.3 million for his campaign overall and had about $5 million in the bank. Hong and Crowley had each raised slightly more than $1 million for their campaigns and had less than $500,000 in their respective campaign coffers. READ MORE: Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor · Evers is Wisconsin's third consecutive two-term governor. The race to replace him will set two longstanding political trends on a collision course. The state has a 64-year streak of electing new governors from the opposite party of their immediate predecessor.

1 day ago - David Crowley is projected to have ... that dents a winning streak for the party's left wing. Crowley, the more centrist candidate, won a narrow victory over Francesca Hong, according to a projection by the BBC's partner, CBS ...

1 day ago - ... Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S.

11 hours ago - Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor this week, defying expectations and dealing a blow to progressives in the Midwest. Polls had shown Hong with a substantial lead heading into Tuesday night’s election, but Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley — who had exited the race last month only to reenter 10 days…

1 day ago - David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong in the highly watched Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, where progressive Democrats had hoped to secure another win one week after their successful showing in a Michigan senate race.

1 day ago - David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after beating the democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a tight contest. Crowley pulled off a last-minute victory in the critical swing state after ...

12 minutes ago - The race for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor has been crowded and messy, with Francesca Hong, a state legislator, leading a field of four candidates. Ms. Hong, a democratic socialist, has generated excitement on the left flank of her party, especially from younger people. Latest results from Aug. 12 ... Representative Tom Tiffany, the only major candidate in the race, is widely expected to win his party’s nomination. He has been endorsed by President Trump. Latest results from Aug. 12 ... Latest results from Aug. 12 ... Latest results from Aug.

2 days ago - ... Milwaukee County executive David Crowley stunned Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, surging to victory after polls had him down by double digits.

2 weeks ago - The latest poll from Marquette Law School showed Hong’s support at 26 percent, Barnes at 15 percent and Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, who has dropped out of the race, at 11 percent.

1 day ago - Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S. Senate race last week.