MADISON — Democrat David Crowley has been projected as the winner of Wisconsin’s race for governor, making history as the state’s first African American to be elected to that position.
Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive, secured the victory over Republican nominee U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany in a tightly contested battleground race to succeed outgoing Democratic Governor Tony Evers.
Crowley, 37, first gained national attention in 2020 when he became the youngest person and first Black leader elected as Milwaukee County Executive. During his tenure, he earned praise for spearheading landmark bipartisan state funding agreements and expanding local investments in housing and infrastructure.
His gubernatorial campaign focused on strengthening public education, lowering healthcare costs, expanding workforce development, and fostering statewide bipartisan collaboration. Running alongside Lieutenant Governor-elect Sarah Godlewski, Crowley’s platform resonated strongly with voters in populous urban centers as well as key suburban battleground counties.
Crowley is scheduled to be sworn in as Wisconsin’s 47th governor in January.