MADISON, Wis. — Democratic candidate David Crowley is the projected winner of Wisconsin’s governor race.
The 40-year-old Milwaukee County Executive will be Wisconsin’s first Black governor and the youngest governor in nearly a century.
“Because of you, a boy who grew up facing eviction will soon take residence in the Governor’s Residence,” Crowley said in a statement:
“Tonight, Wisconsin made history. Being your next Governor is humbling in its own right. I ran to be the Governor for All of Us. And tonight, that includes everyone who didn’t vote for me. I’ll listen to you. I’ll work for you. And I hope to earn your trust the only way I know how: by showing up and getting results.
Republican candidate Tom Tiffany conceded less than two hours after the polls closed on Tuesday.
“While tonight was not the outcome we had hoped for, I am incredibly grateful to the Wisconsinites who supported our campaign,” Tiffany said in a statement. “I congratulate David Crowley on his victory. We both care deeply about Wisconsin, and I wish him and his family the very best as he prepares to serve as our next governor.”
“Growing up in our state’s poorest ZIP code, David’s family used to call him ‘governor,'” Governor Tony Evers said in a statement. “And, now, the people of Wisconsin and I will, too.”
Crowley’s win over U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany marks the first time in Wisconsin’s 178-year history that Democrats will hold the governor’s office for more than eight consecutive years. He will replace Gov. Tony Evers, who decided to retire instead of seeking a third term.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
