Crowley’s Wild Comeback Wins Nomination | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

David Crowley pulled off a stunning upset, narrowly beating Francesca Hong for the Democratic governor’s nomination — so close that a recount is almost guaranteed. After briefly dropping out and endorsing a candidate whose campaign collapsed, Crowley staged a comeback fueled by Governor Tony Evers’ late surge, who campaigned hard for him and took shots at Hong. Once seen as the frontrunner, Hong’s progressive message couldn’t overcome Crowley’s relatable story of rising from a tough neighborhood and his experience as a county executive. With the margin hovering near the legal threshold for a…