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David Crowley reenters Wisconsin governor’s race with Evers endorsement - Politico
WorldBy Gregory Svirnovskiy7/18/20261 min read
Just nine days ago, Crowley ended his bid for governor, endorsing then-front-runner Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.
✨ Key Highlights
- David Crowley has reentered the Wisconsin governor's race, reversing his decision from just nine days earlier when he had ended his campaign.
- When he initially dropped out, Crowley endorsed then-front-runner Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.
- His return to the race comes with the endorsement of Gov. Tony Evers.
- Concerns have grown among many Democrats that nominating a candidate from the party's more progressive wing could jeopardize their hold on the seat.
- Attention has centered on candidate Hong, whose campaign momentum has been surging within the field.
- Some Democrats worry that a leftward pick could open the door for Republican nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany, potentially putting the governorship within GOP reach.
Many Democrats fear that choosing someone from the partys leftward flank like Hong, whose momentum is surging, could put the seat in play for Republican nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany, potentially costing