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  1. The La Crosse primary features multiple candidates, including Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, David Crowley, and Kelda Roys, amid political endorsements and media analysis.
  2. Francesca Hong and David Crowley are contesting the Democratic primary for office in the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

The political contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is now manifesting through a specific high-stakes scenario involving Milwaukee County and UnitedHealthcare.

4 reports, 2 independent Updated Aug 18
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The political contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is now manifesting through a specific high-stakes scenario involving Milwaukee County and UnitedHealthcare.

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  1. Francesca Hong ran against David Crowley for county executive in Milwaukee County on August 25, 2026.Sub-event
  2. The primary contest is now tied to issues of county budget management and contract failures at a major healthcare provider.1 source

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Francesca Hong and David Crowley are contesting the Democratic primary for office in the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

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Within The La Crosse primary features multiple candidates, including Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, David Crowley, and Kelda Roys, amid political endorsements and media analysis.

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