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How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary

A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.

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The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

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What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin GovernorNYTimes – US
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What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor

The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor PrimaryNYTimes – US
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How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary

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David Crowley vows to earn support from progressives after winning messy Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor – live

David Crowley speaks after accepting Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor; progressive Francesca Hong had led polls by a large margin in election lead-up David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor Key takeaways from primary night Sign up for the Breaking News US email Core inflation, which measures prices without volatile goods like food and gas, rose by 0.2% in July , after not really chan…

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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor

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…

In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governorNPR – Politics
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In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

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.

Center-Left Candidate Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor PrimaryNYTimes – US
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Center-Left Candidate Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor Primary

The upset victory by David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, over Francesca Hong sets up a more traditional general election in November.

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Crowley Beats Hong in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Democratic Primary

Moderates scored a win in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as David Crowley bested democratic socialist Francesca Hong.

Areas to Watch in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary for GovernorNYTimes – US
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Areas to Watch in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary for Governor

A race between Francesca Hong and David Crowley could highlight the fault lines between Madison and Milwaukee.

In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big LeadNYTimes – US
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In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.

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