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Wisconsin, like Minnesota, was making sense of primary election results Wednesday. Its race for governor has received particular attention nationwide. It's one of several races across the country where progressive or democratic socialist candidates have faced off against moderate Democrats. In this case, the moderate won. 

David Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong. Hong had been leading in polls and Crowley had previously suspended his campaign before rejoining the race. Now, he'll face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November midterm. 

PBS Wisconsin senior political reporter Zac Schultz 

 to break down the eventful campaign season that led up to the primary. He came back to talk about what happened and what comes next heading into the midterms. 

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A Wisconsin reporter broke down the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

A Wisconsin reporter explains the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor, and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. 

Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

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