Moderate Democrat defeats data-center opponent in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary

Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley won a tight gubernatorial primary race against Francesca Hong, a state lawmaker who had pledged to ban data center development in the state.

First covered Aug 12, 2026 · 4:51 AM PT · 1 article

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foxnews.com Crowley defeats socialist Hong in Wisconsin Democratic governor primary

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cbsnews.com In upset, moderate David Crowley defeats democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary - CBS News

pbs.org David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca Hong | PBS News

nbcnews.com David Crowley pulls off upset over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor

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