Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing
David Crowley, a centrist candidate, was projected to win the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defeating progressive Francesca Hong. The result stops a recent streak of victories for the party's left wing in primary contests. Crowley will now face Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in the November general election.
- ▪Crowley secured a narrow victory over Hong after a projection by CBS News.
- ▪Hong, a state assemblywoman, conceded the race and praised her campaign despite the loss.
- ▪Crowley's win ends a series of recent primary successes for left‑wing Democratic candidates.
- ▪In the upcoming general election, Crowley will compete against Tom Tiffany, who is backed by President Donald Trump.
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Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, David Crowley was considered the centrist candidate in the contest to select the Democrats' candidate for Wisconsin governorByJames FitzGeraldPublished5 minutes agoDavid Crowley is projected to have won a primary election to become the Democrat's candidate for Wisconsin governor, in a surprise result that halts a winning streak for the party's left wing.With almost all votes counted in the Midwestern state, Crowley, the more centrist candidate, has secured a narrow victory over Francesca Hong, according to a projection made early on Wednesday by the BBC's partner, CBS News.Anti-establishment Democrats had previously recorded wins across the US that had rattled the party…
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