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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Anti-Israel candidate in tight race with moderate as votes counted in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
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Democratic Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to reporters after voting in the primary election on August 11, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP)
Anti-Israel democratic socialist Francesca Hong and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley are neck and neck in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin.
The winner will advance to face Republican Tom Tiffany.
Hong is counting on support from her home city of Madison, the liberal state capital, to overcome Crowley, who has served as the top elected official in Milwaukee County for six years.
Crowley has the endorsement of two-term Governor Tony Evers and has been running as the more moderate choice.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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