Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, a result reported early Wednesday. Crowley re-entered the race late and was endorsed by outgoing Governor Tony Evers. If elected in November, Crowley could become Wisconsin’s first Black governor.
NYTimes – US Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each ba…
NYTimes – US The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.
Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each ba…
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.
NYTimes – US The upset victory by David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, over Francesca Hong sets up a more traditional general election in November.
Moderates scored a win in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as David Crowley bested democratic socialist Francesca Hong.
NYTimes – US A race between Francesca Hong and David Crowley could highlight the fault lines between Madison and Milwaukee.
NYTimes – US Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.
NYTimes – US Republican voters in South Carolina are choosing a nominee for U.S. Senate in a special primary election. Sen. Darline Graham, appointed to serve the remainder of her late brother Lindsey Graham's term and endorsed by President Trump, faces several candidates including Rep. Russell Fry, former Gov. Mark Sanford and Rep. Ralph Norman. The winner will be the Republican nominee for the November Senate election.
NPR – Politics Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
NYTimes – US Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.
