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Rachel Leingang

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong

David Crowley smiles, shaking hands with Karen Hilt, who holds an American flag
David Crowley’s pitch to voters in the waning weeks of the campaign was electability. Photograph: Kayla Wolf/AP

David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after beating the democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a tight contest.

Crowley pulled off a last-minute victory in the critical swing state after re-entering the campaign and snagging an endorsement from Tony Evers, the outgoing governor.

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