The primary season is underway with candidates like Hong, Rodriguez, Tiffany, and Barnes facing challenges, including leadership issues and the emergence of new players like Crowley.
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Updated Aug 3
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The primary season is underway with candidates like Hong, Rodriguez, Tiffany, and Barnes facing challenges, including leadership issues and the emergence of new players like Crowley.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Tom Tiffany's campaign funding significantly exceeds that of the Democratic field.Sub-event
- David Crowley endorsed Sara Rodriguez's campaign after dropping out, leading her to take the lead in the Democratic primary.Sub-event
- Barnes was a potential front-runner in the primary while David Crowley is running, energizing the Democratic left wing.Sub-event
- The race for governor is in its final stretch.Sub-event
- Political viability is being challenged in an election involving Francesca Hong and Tom Tiffany.Sub-event
Barnes and Rodriguez withdrew from the primary; Evers endorsed Crowley amid party investigations.1 source
- Andy Manske attended Democratic Party forums, confirming Tom Tiffany's candidacy for Wisconsin governor.Sub-event
- Gwen Moore endorsed David Crowley for the Democratic primary.Sub-event
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- The Wisconsin primary race saw updates including specific polling gaps, candidate exits, and Tony Evers endorsing David Crowley.Sub-event
Evers endorses Crowley, while Hong faces political risks from Tiffany.1 source
- Mandela Barnes is outraising his field of competitors while Sara Rodriguez is reported to be in debt.Sub-event
Crowley is back in the race, while the primary field grapples with leadership issues and the fallout from Rodriguez's downfall.1 source
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Francesca Hong
American politician
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Mandela Barnes
American politician (born 1986)
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- David Crowley is campaigning for the governor nomination in Wisconsin, following a recent upset in the Democratic nomination race against Francesca Hong.
- Francesca Hong ran against David Crowley for county executive in Milwaukee County on August 25, 2026.
- Francesca Hong contested the Democratic nomination for governor.