Joel Brennan

Democrats competing in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary debated data center regulation at a forum hosted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The event featured candidates Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys, and Mandela Barnes. Freelance videographer Jonathan Klett captured video of the discussion.

Mandela Barnes suspended his campaign for Wisconsin governor, narrowing the Democratic primary field to four candidates. Francesca Hong leads in polls, while Barnes emphasized the need to defeat Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the general election.

A new Marquette Law School poll shows Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary with 38% support, a 12-point increase from the previous week. The poll, conducted July 22-27, reflects changes in the race including Sara Rodriguez's exit and David Crowley's return, with 34% of voters remaining undecided.

Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debated with minimal direct attacks, focusing on issues like school vouchers and data centers. Five candidates remain in the race, with state Rep. Francesca Hong leading in polls. The winner will likely face U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidates Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, and Kelda Roys participated in their only primary debate. The debate was described as amicable, with Francesca Hong avoiding attacks.

Five Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former state Department of Administration chief and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and state Rep. Francesca Hong, will debate Tuesday evening in a televised event hosted by WISN 12 at Marquette University. The debate, moderated by Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith, will air on local ABC affiliates and online platforms.

Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist, is gaining prominence in the competitive Wisconsin governor race. The gubernatorial candidates at a recent forum included Kelda Roys, Francesca Hong, and Joel Brennan.

Francesca Hong leads in Marquette Law School and rival polls for the Democratic governor primary, with over 40% of voters undecided. Internal polls from competitors also show Hong ahead, though skepticism remains about her viability against Republican Tom Tiffany.

David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive, reentered the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after recently suspending his campaign and endorsing Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who withdrew due to a campaign finance scandal. The Democratic field now includes Crowley, Rep. Francesca Hong, Rep. Kelda Roys, Mandela Barnes, and Joel Brennan.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has endorsed David Crowley in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, following the exit of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez due to a campaign finance scandal. The primary, set for August 11, includes candidates such as Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan, with the winner facing Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany raised $8.7 million for his Wisconsin governor campaign, primarily from the Republican Party of Wisconsin and major donors like Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein and Diane Hendricks. Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes led his primary field with $841,358 raised, spending $1.1 million, while other candidates like Francesca Hong, Joel Brennan, and Kelda Roys reported lower fundraising totals.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez remains in the governor's race despite campaign financial issues and errors in filings. Her campaign has hired a crisis communications firm and faces competition from state Rep. Francesca Hong, who received an endorsement from Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Campaign finance reports due Wednesday revealed a massive shortfall and inaccuracies.

Joel Brennan emphasizes personal connections and experience in his Democratic primary campaign for governor, highlighted by a conversation with voter Rosemary Verheyen about housing concerns. Brennan, a former Department of Administration secretary and current leader of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, faces challenges with low name recognition as the only non-elected official in the race.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley ended his campaign for Wisconsin governor, narrowing the Democratic primary field to five candidates. The remaining candidates are Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Mandela Barnes, Rep. Francesca Hong, Sen. Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan.

Francesca Hong, a state Rep. and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist, is running for Wisconsin governor in a crowded primary against several candidates. She emphasizes her working-class background and pledge to build a government that works for people to connect with voters in a closely divided state.

Seven gubernatorial candidates, including Democrats and a Republican, discussed criminal justice, healthcare, and public safety at a WISDOM forum. They emphasized reducing incarceration through treatment, support programs, and policy reforms like ending crimeless revocation. Republican Tom Tiffany did not attend.

State Sen. Kelda Roys is running for governor again, emphasizing her experience in state government and policy proposals in a crowded six-way Democratic primary. She raised over $355,000 and launched a $500,000 ad campaign to highlight her 25 years of work in Wisconsin, but polls show she trails other candidates with only 1% support among Democratic primary voters.