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David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor

Headline from We Are Green Bay, from the development of Nov 3, 2026

Newest development Nov 4, 2026 · 2 reportsWisconsin election: Governor-elect David Crowley outlines priorities

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican with close ties to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, rising from a childhood in one of the nation’s poorest neighborhoods to become the first Black person to lead the battleground state. Crowley’s win over U.S. Rep.

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  1. Crowley looks to make history in Wisconsin governor’s race against Trump ally Tiffany

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    David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor

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    Wisconsin election: Governor-elect David Crowley outlines priorities

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  1. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin governor race: Crowley, Tiffany go head-to-head Tuesday (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    In the race for Wisconsin governor, voters will decide Tuesday between Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany.

  2. PBS NewsHour

    Live Results: Wisconsin governor midterm election (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, a Democrat, faces Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents the 7th Congressional District.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Crowley looks to make history in Wisconsin governor's race against Trump ally Tiffany (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A loyalist to President Donald Trump faces a Democrat seeking to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor in a race that will determine which party will control the office in the battleground state during the 2028 presidential election

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Crowley becomes Wisconsin’s first Black governor (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    David Crowley defeated Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin's first Black governor after a July dropout and return, a narrow primary win, and a nearly 2-to-1 Republican spending edge.

  5. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin election: Crowley, Tiffany for governor on Tuesday's ballot (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley faces Republican Tom Tiffany in the race to succeed Tony Evers as Wisconsin governor on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

  6. Bloomberg

    Democrat Crowley Wins Wisconsin Governor Race, DDHQ Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley is projected to win the election for governor of Wisconsin, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.

  7. The Hill

    Crowley wins Wisconsin governor's race to succeed Evers (opens The Hill)

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    Democrat David Crowley is projected to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the Wisconsin governor’s race, according to The Hill’s partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Crowley was leading by 8 percentage points — 54 percent to 46 percent — with 63 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 10:20 p.m.

  8. Townhall

  9. Breitbart News

    Democrat David Crowley Defeats Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin Governor Race (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley won Wisconsin's gubernatorial election Tuesday, defeating Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Tony Evers (D).

  10. Fox News

    Democrat David Crowley makes history as Wisconsin’s first Black governor (opens Fox News)

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    Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Rep. Tom Tiffany after a campaign linking the Republican to Trump's tariffs and tax bill.

  11. NBC News

    Democrat David Crowley wins the Wisconsin governor’s race (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News projects that Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, defeated GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany, maintaining Democratic control of the office in the swing state.

  12. We Are Green Bay

    David Crowley declares gubernatorial victory: LIVE (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) -- With Tom Tiffany conceding the race, David Crowley has been declared the new governor of Wisconsin. David Crowley and new lieutenant governor Sarah Godlewski addressed voters mere moments after Tiffany took the podium to announce his concession.

  13. WDIO Duluth

    Democrat David Crowley wins WI Governor’s race over Rep. Tom Tiffany (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Democrat David Crowley is projected to win the Wisconsin governor's race. Republican Tom Tiffany has conceded the race.

  14. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat David Crowley wins election for governor in Wisconsin (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley wins election for governor in Wisconsin

  15. NPR

    Democrat David Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor (opens NPR)

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    Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin.

  16. Washington Examiner

    David Crowley wins Wisconsin governor’s race, keeping seat in Democratic hands (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial contest Tuesday, keeping the battleground executive office in Democratic hands and becoming its first black governor. The Associated Press called the race for Crowley at 11:28 p.m. He garnered 53.

  17. CBS News

    Democrat David Crowley wins Wisconsin governor's race (opens CBS News)

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    David Crowley won the Democratic nomination after dropping out of the primary and then jumping back in.

  18. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat David Crowley defeats Trump loyalist to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley has been elected Wisconsin governor

  19. NBC Chicago

    Who won the governor's race in Wisconsin? David Crowley becomes state's 1st Black governor (opens NBC Chicago)

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    MILWAUKEE – NOVEMBER 03: Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley celebrates with supporters after declaring victory on November 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crowley Wisconsin. Crowley defeated U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) to become the state’s first Black governor.

  20. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin election results: Who won governor race? (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Democrat David Crowley defeated Republican Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's race for governor Tuesday night, becoming the first black governor-elect.

  21. We Are Green Bay

    David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican with close ties to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, rising from a childhood in one of the nation’s poorest neighborhoods to become the first Black person to lead the battleground state. Crowley’s win over U.S. Rep.

  22. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Milwaukee County Executive Crowley wins governor race; what's next? (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    David Crowley won Wisconsin's governor race on Tuesday, which means the Democrat will vacate his role as Milwaukee County executive.

  23. We Are Green Bay

    "We are One Wisconsin": David Crowley speaks after winning Governor election (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) - Less than 24 hours after taking to the stage declaring victory in the Governor race over Republican challenger Tom Tiffany, Governor-elect David Crowley and running mate Sarah Godlewski spoke to the media.

  24. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin election: Governor-elect David Crowley outlines priorities (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The day after the election, David Crowley spoke about the victory and introduced himself as governor-elect for the very first time. He said the campaign is over and he is getting to work.

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