Wisconsin governor race remains close between Tiffany and Crowley

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

The race for Wisconsin governor between Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley remains competitive, despite Tiffany's financial advantages.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary by defeating a democratic socialist candidate and now faces Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race. The contest is considered a favourable matchup for Democrats, who hope for significant gains nationwide in a midterm election where Trump's approval ratings are at record lows.

Tiffany survived a small plane crash while campaigning. He has distanced himself from some of Trump's most unpopular policies whilst securing support from three billionaire megadonors. These donors have funded attacks on Crowley, characterising him as weak on crime and illegal immigration. Tiffany said after a law enforcement roundtable that the race is 'a dead heat'.

Despite Tiffany's financial advantages, the race remains competitive. Wisconsin's long history as a narrowly divided state between Republicans and Democrats is contributing to the closeness. Democratic strategist Joe Zepecki argued that Crowley is outperforming expectations, pointing to Democrats' victories in Wisconsin in 2018, when they defeated a two-term Republican governor and reelected U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin by double digits.

How it is being reported

• Wisconsin's Republican candidate for governor keeps his distance from Trump in nail-biter campaignDemocrats got the candidate they wanted for governor in Wisconsin.Clickorlando · 15 Oct, 15:40
• Wisconsin's Republican candidate for governor keeps his distance from Trump in nail-biter campaignDemocrats got the candidate they wanted for governor in Wisconsin.News4Jax · 15 Oct, 15:40

In this story: Tom Tiffany · David Crowley · Wisconsin · Donald Trump · Tammy Baldwin

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