Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is a Democratic gubernatorial candidate backed by Gov. Tony Evers, rising in Wisconsin primary headlines.
Lieutenant Governor Rodriguez has fired her campaign manager after discovering miscounted contributions and expenses, revealing the campaign is underfunded ahead of Wisconsin’s August 11 primary. She says she will move forward and correct the records, with endorsements shifting as the race tightens.
Wisconsin’s governor race enters a new phase as Gov. Tony Evers endorses Milwaukee County Executive Nikiu Crowley, boosting his bid after a surprise departure by Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. Crowley, who has paused his campaign, is re-entering a crowded Democratic primary to face Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys and Joel Brennan ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Police in Madison shot a suspect who was armed with a knife after a bicycle pursuit through a busy city street. The man died in hospital, four officers are on administrative leave, and a state investigation is underway. The incident has triggered protests and renewed calls for body-worn cameras and police reform.
The Wisconsin Democratic field has shifted as former lieutenant governor Barnes withdraws, leaving Francesca Hong’s rise in the liberal wing and David Crowley’s reentry; the primary is Aug. 11 with Tiffany as the likely Republican challenger.
In South Carolina, Darline Graham advances to a runoff after Lindsey Graham’s death prompted a temporary appointment; Ralph Norman and Russell Fry are trailing, with a crowded field ensuring a runoff on Aug. 25. The race tests Trump’s influence as several candidates bank on his backing, while the general election pits a Republican against Democrat Annie Andrews.
Crowley has won a tight Democratic primary in Wisconsin, defeating Francesca Hong and moving on to face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. The race underlines intra-party tensions between centrist and progressive wings as the party eyes November battles.