Crowley’s Comeback Shocks Wisconsin | Milwaukee News

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

David Crowley stunned Wisconsin Democrats by pulling off a last-minute upset in the governor’s race, narrowly defeating frontrunner Francesca Hong — a win fueled by a surprise endorsement from popular Governor Tony Evers. After dropping out in July, Crowley surged back into contention, leveraging Evers’ backing to turn the tide and capitalize on Hong’s shaky campaign, which faced backlash over past social media posts. Now, Crowley faces Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in November — a matchup Republicans had hoped would be easier with Hong at the helm. His comeback story is complete… for now…