Wisconsin gubernatorial election

The Wisconsin gubernatorial race features a contest between Democratic candidate David Crowley and Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany. Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive, entered the race after Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez concluded her campaign and subsequently won the Democratic primary by defeating Representative Francesca Hong.

Crowley has secured significant Democratic support, including endorsements from Governor Tony Evers and former President Barack Obama. Polling from Marquette University Law School indicated Crowley held a narrow 49% to 46% lead over Tiffany. While Tiffany has received an endorsement from former President Trump, Crowley is scheduled to campaign alongside former Vice President Kamala Harris on October 26.

During his campaign, Crowley has highlighted his record of bipartisan negotiation, specifically citing Wisconsin Act 12, which increased sales tax in Milwaukee to boost state funding for local governments. He has also shared personal details regarding his upbringing in Milwaukee and his family’s history with mental health and addiction.