Meanwhile, Republicans are disappointed Francesca Hong isn’t the nominee. Here’s what else we learned from Wisconsin’s surprising primary results.
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Audrey Lopez-Stane joined Wisconsin Watch as a statehouse reporting intern in June 2026. She currently studies journalism and political science with a certificate in history at UW-Madison. Audrey serves as the state news editor at The Daily Cardinal and previously interned at WisPolitics.
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David Crowley caps unlikely comeback with win in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
The Milwaukee County executive narrowly defeated Madison Rep. Francesca Hong after dropping out of the race and mounting a late comeback.
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In the final day before Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, Democratic voters are still split
Voters see both pros and cons for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Madison Rep. Francesca Hong as the primary campaign clock runs out.
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Wisconsin’s partisan primary election is Tuesday. Learn more about who’s on your ballot.
The Democratic gubernatorial primary is the top race, but there are other competitive down-ballot races as voters narrow who will compete in November.
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Here are four congressional races to watch in Wisconsin’s Aug. 11 primary
Democrats are trying to flip two seats as they try to take back the U.S. House.
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As Democrats aim to retake the Wisconsin Legislature, here are the races we’re watching in the Aug. 11 primary
Control of the Legislature won’t be known until the Nov. 3 general election, but the primary could offer clues about who has momentum.
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We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide.
What’s your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact? We asked the 325 candidates running for state and legislative office in 2026 that question and others as a part of Wisconsin Watch’s 2026 voter guide, a resource that launches today.
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Top two in Democratic gubernatorial straw poll highlight classic debate: Appeal to general electorate or the base?
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez got the most support at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend, but Rep. Francesca Hong was close behind.