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Crowley wins Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor in a photo finish

2026 SPRING PRIMARY ELECTION

David Crowley won the state’s Democratic primary election by a narrow margin over Francesca Hong.

Crowley wins Wisconsin's 2026 Democratic primary for governor in a photo finish

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