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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.
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.
The Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary has shifted from a projected landslide to a narrow loss for Francesca Hong. David Crowley’s centrism prevails, inflaming debates on polling accuracy and the role of prediction markets in shaping campaigns.