Milwaukee County Vote Count Update
Milwaukee County reported over 24,000 new votes, leading to David Crowley gaining a net of 1,194 votes over Francesca Hong.
Crowley Campaign Optimistic
The Crowley campaign expressed optimism but emphasized that they would wait for all results before declaring victory.
Insights from Late-Deciding Voters
Late-deciding voters in Madison shared their reasons for supporting Crowley. Ali Plummer, a voter, had concerns about Hong’s democratic socialist label and chose Crowley as a safer option to win against Tom Tiffany.
Vote Counting in Milwaukee
Absentee ballots in Milwaukee remain uncounted, affecting the complete tally of primary votes.
Close Race in Wisconsin Democratic Primary
A close race in the Wisconsin Democratic primary indicates a shift toward Crowley among undecided voters. With only 7% support in a previous poll, Crowley gained momentum with endorsement and campaign activities.
Impact of Trump’s Endorsements
Mike Lindell’s loss in Minnesota marks Trump’s third setback in gubernatorial endorsements. Despite this, Trump’s support remains influential with many endorsed candidates winning primaries.
Minnesota Primary Results
State House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor in Minnesota. Peggy Flanagan claimed victory in the Democratic Senate primary, representing a win for the party’s progressive wing.
Wisconsin Congressional Primaries
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, setting up a rematch against GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
Competitive Dynamics in Wisconsin Counties
Crowley runs competitively with Hong in key Wisconsin counties. His campaign benefited from late endorsements and exposure, while early absentee votes might influence final numbers.
Other Primary Outcomes
Amanda Janoo won Vermont’s Democratic primary for governor. Matt Little succeeded in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Several candidates emerged from various primaries demonstrating the ongoing influence of different political endorsements and voter preferences across states.
Additional Political Developments
Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized Trump’s order on vaccines. The Trump administration halted Medicaid funds for minors’ gender-affirming care. A debate continues over dividing the MMR vaccine into separate shots.
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