Election

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off one of the most improbable primary election night comebacks in Wisconsin political history. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi are joined by political strategists Joe Zepecki (Democratic) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) to break down his razor's edge win over State Rep. Francesca Hong. They also look ahead to his November match up with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany.

The Wisconsin primary election did not come without some controversy. In Milwaukee, there was a nearly two-hour delay on getting results due to what officials say was a "human error." Five of the nine memory sticks brought to the courthouse did not actually have the election results on them. Instead, they had something called audit logs downloaded. Election officials had to go re-download the results and then make their way back to the courthouse.

The 2026 Wisconsin August primary election results are in. David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic primary for governor, Tom Tiffany ran away with the Republican nomination. FOX6's Jason Calvi explains how we got here and what's next.

Wisconsin Live Desk was joined by UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee to talk about the primary election; the winners and losers. 

David Crowley accepted the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor at Sherman Phoenix in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Officials confirmed the Milwaukee County ballot download is complete after "human error" happened at Central Count.

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Francesca Hong spoke to supporters late on Tuesday to talk about unity within the party, no matter who wins the Democratic ballot.

Francesca Hong took the stage at her primary night party to address her supporters as the Democratic primary race for governor between her and David Crowley remained too close to call Tuesday night.  Hong said, "We are ready to keep fighting." 

FOX6's Jason Calvi breaks down the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, noting that three candidates who dropped out of the race currently make up 8% of the vote, which is larger than the margin separating David Crowley and Francesca Hong. 

UWM Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee says the close race between David Crowley and Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor shows that the Democratic Party in Wisconsin is split right down the middle. This race is being viewed as the latest clash between the Democratic Party's establishment and progressive wings.

The Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin is still too close to call, with David Crowley narrowly leading Francesca Hong as votes continue to be tallied. The winner will take on Republican Tom Tiffany in November. UWM Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee explains where the race stands and Wisconsin's recount procedure. 

The Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor is too close to call, with Francesca Hong and David Crowley neck and neck. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. UWM Professor Mordecai Lee explains Wisconsin's recount procedure.