Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement

Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.

By Kellen Browning and Julie Bosman

Moderate Crowley Wins Wisconsin Primary in Upset, DDHQ Projects

Moderate Democrat David Crowley is projected to defeat Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s primary for governor, according to Decision Desk HQ, an upset in a race that became a test of the party’s ideological direction.

By Miranda Davis

David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor

Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute victory after re-entering the Wisconsin governor’s race and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor. The race came down to the wire, with Francesca Hong and Crowley running close to each other as each batch of results came in. Polls had shown Hong as a clear frontrunner in the ra...

By Rachel Leingang

In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.

By Anya van Wagtendonk

Far-left socialist dealt major blow in battleground state primary and more top headlines

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Democrats clash again in Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries as big midterm races take shape

In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

Key US primary races take shape

Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, while Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial primary remains too close to call. Also in Minnesota, eccentric Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Mike Lindell lost the Republican governor’s primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth. And in South Carolina, Darlene Graham advance...

By FRANCE24

David Crowley’s razor-thin victory in Wisconsin primaries exposes Democrats’ deep division

The moderate candidate prevailed by just 0.4% over the democratic socialist Francesca Hong. The progressives won in Minnesota’s Senate primary

By Luis Doncel

Socialist Francesca Hong Narrowly Loses Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary After ‘Cancel Thanksgiving’ Controversy

David Crowley’s narrow win comes despite betting odds and polls which showed that Hong was the favorite to win.

By Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff

Kornacki previews ‘topsy turvy’ Wisconsin gubernatorial race between Francesca Hong & David Crowley

Amit Shah writes to Speaker Om Birla, says govt ready to discuss student protest

Union home minister Amit Shah urged Speaker Om Birla to consult with the Opposition and to allocate as much time as he deems appropriate

Pro-Palestinian democratic socialist Francesca Hong loses Wisconsin governor primary race

Hong’s record on Israel and antisemitism has been of concern to Wisconsin Jews

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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By OC Media

Democrats' battle between progressive and moderate in Wisconsin governor's race too close to call

Moderate Democrat beats progressive in Wisconsin race - The Copenhagen Post

Moderate Democrat beats progressive in Wisconsin race  The Copenhagen Post