Governor Evers Endorses Crowley in Gubernatorial Bid, Citing ‘Getting Things Done’ Approach
Governor Tony Evers held a campaign rally in Appleton, Wisconsin, alongside Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to endorse Crowley for governor. The event aimed to bolster Crowley's support in the Democratic primary, where he currently trails Francesca Hong in recent…
Milwaukee, WI, August 4, 2026 —
Governor Tony Evers publicly endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for governor at a campaign rally held in Appleton, Wisconsin. The event, which also featured Crowley, was aimed at strengthening Crowley’s standing in the ongoing Democratic primary race.
Crowley is currently trailing Francesca Hong in recent polling data, making the governor’s endorsement a significant development in the primary contest. Governor Evers spoke at the rally, emphasizing what he described as Crowley’s commitment to practical solutions and his track record of collaboration.
“David Crowley has a proven record of getting things done and working across the aisle to deliver results for the people of Milwaukee County,” Governor Evers stated during the rally. Evers contrasted Crowley’s approach with that of his primary opponent, Francesca Hong, though specific details of Hong’s campaign style were not elaborated upon in the provided summary.
The rally served as a platform for Evers to lend his support to Crowley’s gubernatorial aspirations, signaling a push to consolidate backing for Crowley ahead of the primary election. The governor’s endorsement highlights a strategic effort to boost Crowley’s visibility and appeal to Democratic voters.
Further details regarding the specific strategies discussed or the reception of the endorsement by the wider electorate were not provided in the trend summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Schulz on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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