Here’s who won Wisconsin’s primary

August 12, 2026

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Good morning, Wisconsin!

Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday. The results are finally in:

🗳 Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor.

The independent firm Decision Desk HQ called the race for Crowley at 1:20 a.m.

With more than 95% of the vote counted, Crowley received 39.88% of the total votes. Rep. Francesca Hong was close behind all night, with 39.38%.

On the Republican side, US Rep. Tom Tiffany had no trouble defeating Andy Manske.

Crowley and Tiffany will face off for Wisconsin governor in the Nov. 3 general election.

For a more in-depth look at the election results and to learn more about what these results mean for our state, be sure to subscribe to founding editor Pat Kreitlow’s free politic newsletter!

Ellie Bourdo

Newsletter Editor, UpNorthNews

There’s no shortage of places to cast off in our state. Wisconsin anglers, check out these spots!

Here’s a great photo from our reader, Shannon S.

“Returning from successful evening of bass fishing on Nice Lake in Birchwood, WI.”

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Wisconsin primary election day is Aug. 11, 2026. Go to MyVote.WI.gov to learn more about races, registration, and absentee ballots. (Torn excerpts are digitally created for emphasis. Do not tear an election ballot.)

Wisconsin 2026 primary results

Wisconsin received a large amount of the national political spotlight on Tuesday, as votes came in at the primary election to choose party nominees for the Nov. 3 general election.

Check out the vote totals from across our state.

🗳 With tight elections, candidates may choose to request a recount. Here are the rules for the recount process, laid out by the Wisconsin Elections Commission. (Channel 3000)

💼 Yesterday’s election was definitely one to watch. Here are some takeaways from election night. (AP)

🔎 Not only were the gubernatorial candidates decided last night, but some key congressional and legislative races were determined as well.