Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

What the report says

Democrat David Crowley, the centrist chief executive of Milwaukee County, is projected to have won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, according to BBC partner CBS News. The result is notable because it ends a recent run of primary victories for the party’s left wing and surprised observers who had expected state assemblywoman Francesca Hong to extend that trend.

BBC reported that Crowley secured a narrow win with almost all votes counted. Hong, who had hoped to become Wisconsin’s first democratic socialist governor, was seen by many as the frontrunner entering election day. Her campaign drew attention for past comments on policing and Thanksgiving, while prominent left-wing figures such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not publicly back her in this race.

Crowley briefly paused his candidacy last month before returning with the support of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. After the projection, he said it was time to get to work and emphasized themes of affordability, schools, jobs and broader opportunity across the state. AP News reported that Hong conceded and that her campaign manager said she was proud of the race.

Crowley will now face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. BBC noted that the general election is expected to be closely contested and could affect the balance of power in Washington, alongside other key races this year.