wisconsin

Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats

By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca Hong

Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S. Senate race last week.

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Francesca Hong Holds Her Primary Election Night Event

Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways

David Crowley’s win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, showed neither side of the party debate was winning the argument convincingly.

By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

What to watch in primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota and beyond

The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.

By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Signs greet voters as polls open in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin for primary elections

Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race

A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor.

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Live Results: Wisconsin midterm primaries

Wisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings in a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.

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

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

In a year where voters upset with the Democratic Party mainstream have propelled outsider candidates to victory across the country, this candidate is hoping to buck the trend in Wisconsin.

Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Early voting begins in Wisconsin primary featuring chaotic Democratic governor's race

By Cybele Mayes-Osterman and Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Early in-person voting is beginning in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s pick.