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Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley speaks to the press Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Middleton, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Democrats pick classic tax-and-spend leftist David Crowley for Wisconsin governor

By Scott Walker

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong makes a heart gesture to supporters after speaking during a primary election night watch party Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Far-left momentum hits resistance as Democrats search for winning formula

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Hasan Piker speaks at a campaign rally for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, file)

Hasan Piker says he’s part of why Hong lost for Wisconsin governor

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, smiles on stage during an election night watch party on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Left wing of Democratic Party wins showdown Senate race in Minnesota

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, center left, speaks in support of David Crowley, right, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor while campaigning at the Sheboygan County Democratic Party Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

By Scott Bauer and Jonathan J. Cooper - Associated Press

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks during a primary debate in Milwaukee, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bill Maher mocks Francesca Hong’s Thanksgiving flip-flop

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong talks with Milwaukee residents during "We Outside" Annual Community Event at Metcalfe Park Rising, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor backtracks on hatred of Thanksgiving

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

David Crowley, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, takes a selfie photo with supporter Abigail Tessmann during a campaign stop Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

After Michigan, Democrats’ next battleground over the party’s future shifts to Wisconsin

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT., speaks during a Get Out The Vote rally ahead of New York's primary election, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Bernie Sanders won’t endorse Hong in Wisconsin governor race

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks alongside protesters near where a Madison police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

The problematic case of Francesca Hong

By Scott Walker

Hasan Piker speaks at a campaign rally for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) **FILE**

Front-runners in swing states put trust in ‘America deserved 9/11’ internet star

By George Caldwell - The Washington Times

Protesters carry banners reading “Democratic Socialists of America,” “Stop the Cuts” and “Tax the Rich” during the No Kings march in New York on March 28, 2006. File photo credit: Richard Scalzo via Shutterstock.

About a third of Democrats identify as democratic socialists: Poll

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong poses for a photo Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Can a democratic socialist win in a purple state?

By Scott Walker

A person walks past a sign for a polling place on the first day of in-person absentee voting for Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor’s race

By Scott Bauer and Cybele Mayes-Osterman - Associated Press

Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks alongside protesters near where a Madison police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Francesca Hong, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, disavows 2021 post calling to abolish U.S. Senate

By The Washington Times AI News Desk

FILE - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley addresses a crowd, March 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

More gubernatorial race chaos in Wisconsin

By Scott Walker

This 2022 image provided by the Hong campaign shows Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong. (Hong campaign via AP)

Wisconsin’s uber-left leaves voters with only bad options for governor

By Scott Walker

FILE - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Nov. 1, 2024, in Little Chute, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Wisconsin governor candidate says her campaign has far less money than she thought

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor, speaks to voters at a retirement home, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)

A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

This 2022 image provided by the Hong campaign shows Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong. (Hong campaign via AP)

Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be ‘wild card’ in Wisconsin governor’s race

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press