Wisconsin Democrats Choose Governor | Green Bay News

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 2m

Wisconsin Democrats are locked in a high-stakes primary battle between progressive state Rep. Francesca Hong and moderate Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, with the winner set to face GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. Hong leads in polls but faces backlash over past social media posts—including a controversial Thanksgiving comment—while Crowley, backed by Gov. Tony Evers, pushes for a more centrist path to win the general election. The race isn’t just about who wins—it’s about whether Wisconsin’s Democratic Party leans into bold policy change or plays it safe, with long-term…