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David Crowley begins campaign as Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin

Headline from CBS News, from the development of Aug 13, 2026

Newest development Aug 13, 2026 · 2 reportsWisconsin election: Crowley's comeback over Hong 'unprecedented'

Democrat David Crowley has kicked off his general election campaign for Wisconsin governor after his win over Francesca Hong in Tuesday's primary. Republican strategist Doug Heye and Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, join "The Takeout" to discuss.

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  1. Minnesota primary is latest Democratic proxy fight for Senate and a test for Trump-backed hopefuls

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates

    Headline from NPR ·

  3. Democratic socialist tries to beat the governor's pick in a chaotic Wisconsin primary

    Headline from WMUR ·

  4. David Crowley secures Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin after close race

    Headline from WDIO Duluth ·

  5. Wisconsin surprise raises big questions about polls and Democratic voters

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

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    David Crowley begins campaign as Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin

    Headline from CBS News ·

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    Wisconsin election: Crowley's comeback over Hong 'unprecedented'

    Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee ·

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  1. The Republic

    Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary (opens The Republic)

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    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the streets surrounding a drab federal office complex next to the Minneapolis airport, the beleaguered resistance to President Donald Trump found its footing. As U.S. immigration agents staged at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building for a monthslong deportation campaign, p…

  2. Just the News

    Wisconsin governor race could continue socialist wave as GOP faces crucial primaries (opens Just the News)

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    On the Republican side, Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., is expected to become the nominee as he does not face a serious primary challenger.

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are also trying to fend off progressive challengers. The primaries come a week after progressive Abdul…

  4. KOB 4

    Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment (opens KOB 4)

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    Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are also trying to fend off progressive challengers.

  5. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Immigration debate adds schism to Minnesota vote (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    MINNEAPOLIS -- Months after two fatal confrontations with immigration agents, the protesters' deaths remain the backdrop to Tuesday's Minnesota Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, which features establishment-backed U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

  6. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin early voting wraps up ahead of primary election (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Early, in-person, absentee voting in Wisconsin is now over. It wrapped up Sunday afternoon, just two days out of Wisconsin's primary election. The primary's outcome will determine the final candidates for the state's next governor.

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Immigration, fraud shape high-stakes Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Tuesday’s matchup between Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan will test which flank of the Democratic Party is most energized.

  8. The Republic

    The Latest: Progressives challenge establishment in Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota (opens The Republic)

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    President Donald Trump is scheduled to swear in Todd Blanche, his old personal lawyer, as attorney general Monday after the Senate voted to confirm him early Saturday. Blanche’s path toward confirmation exposed deep concerns — from some Republicans as well as Democrats — over installing Trump’s clos…

  9. Daily Journal

    AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s state primary (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Democrats will decide a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in another face-off between moderate and progressive candidates that could define the party’s identity heading into the midterm elections.

  10. Daily Journal

    AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primary (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh on the heels of Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary win in Michigan, Wisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings in a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.

  11. MinnPost

    Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment (opens MinnPost)

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    Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders that the shift to the left, particularly in battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, will make it more difficult to win in November.

  12. CBS News

    Wisconsin prepares for primaries as Michigan's El-Sayed reacts to Trump's attacks (opens CBS News)

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    Wisconsin is preparing for another primary that may display the growing rift between Democrats and progressives. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

  13. High Point Enterprise

    Wisconsin primary in-person voting coming Tuesday (opens High Point Enterprise)

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    (The Center Square) – Wisconsin residents can vote between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday in person in the state’s primary, highlighted by the primary for governor.

  14. CBS News

    Several states gear up for high-stakes primaries, including Wisconsin, Vermont and Minnesota (opens CBS News)

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    Several states, including Wisconsin, Vermont and Minnesota, are holding primary elections on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gomez breaks down some key races to watch.

  15. Deseret News

    Wisconsin Democrats set to decide between socialist and moderate candidates for governor (opens Deseret News)

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    Wisconsin Democrats are heading to the polls Tuesday faced with a question similar to voters across the country: Will they cast a ballot for a more progressive candidate, or someone who is more moderate and backed by establishment Democrats? State Rep.

  16. The Brunswick News

    Democratic socialist takes on moderate in primary for Wisconsin governor (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Democratic socialist Francesca Hong takes on moderate David Crowley in the Tuesday Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor in the latest progressive-vs.-moderate scrap leading into the fall midterms. Hong, who has a long history of provocative tweets about everything from defunding…

  17. Puck

    Dems’ Wisconsin Debacle & A Minnesota Nail-Biter (opens Puck)

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    Democrats are all but resigned to the likelihood that democratic socialist Francesca Hong will become their nominee for governor in Wisconsin—a deep purple state that Trump won by less than one point in 2024. The party wanted someone less controversial, but the plan unraveled after Lt. Gov.

  18. News Nation Now

    Democratic socialist movement faces next big test in Wisconsin Tuesday (opens News Nation Now)

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    The race comes on the heels of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed winning in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.

  19. CBS News

    Previewing Tuesday's primaries in 5 states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina (opens CBS News)

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    Voters in five states are gearing up for another big primary day on Tuesday. Connecticut, Vermont, Minnesota and Wisconsin are holding elections for state and federal offices while South Carolina is having a special primary for late Sen. Lindsey Graham's open Senate seat.

  20. The Republic

    Democratic socialist tries to beat governor’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin primary for governor (opens The Republic)

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    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the party establishment’s chosen candidate who revived his campaign after another leading contender dropped out in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor on Tuesday. The winner will advance to take on Republican U.S. Rep.

  21. Jonesboro Sun

    Minnesota primary is latest Democratic proxy fight for Senate and a test for Trump-backed hopefuls (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    The Democratic Party's internal battle is heating up in Minnesota. Voters are deciding between centrist Rep. Angie Craig and progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for a U.S. Senate seat. This race comes amid President Donald Trump's immigration policies, which led…

  22. Green Field Reporter

    What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    The latest battle over the Democratic ideological divide this year shifts to the upper Midwest on Tuesday as nominating contests for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. senator in Minnesota pit left-wing candidates against more traditional ones. In Wisconsin, state Rep.

  23. Wisconsin Examiner

    Wisconsin heads to the polls Tuesday in August primary election (opens Wisconsin Examiner)

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    Wisconsin’s August primary election takes place Tuesday, with voters across the state heading to the polls to choose their preferred candidate for dozens of races on the ballot in November’s midterm elections. Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

  24. NPR

    In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates (opens NPR)

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    A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.

  25. Fox News

    Socialist winning streak puts prized Democratic battleground at risk as radical leftists advance (opens Fox News)

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    Francesca Hong leads Wisconsin's Democratic Party gubernatorial primary as progressive vs. moderate battles reshape the party's Midwest future.

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