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DSA Dealt Major Loss in Wisconsin

Democratic Socialist of America member and Wisconsin state legislator Francesca Hong has lost the Democratic nomination to be the state’s gubernatorial candidate.

In Tuesday night’s Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was declared the victor by the Associated Press early Wednesday morning at 3:34 a.m. EDT, capturing 39.8% of the vote to state Rep. Francesca Hong’s 39.4%.

“Now, David is focused on bringing people together, earning the support of Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and anyone who believes Wisconsin is at its best when we work together and deliver results,” Crowley’s campaign manager Garren Randolph said in a statement.

The primary matchup was the latest test of whether centrist Democrats can maintain control of the party against a resurgent progressive wing. Crowley, backed by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, will face Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., on the ballot in November.

Throughout the campaign, Crowley emphasized his experience as a state legislator and was considered the establishment candidate.

Crowley, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2017 to 2020 before working as a county executive,........

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