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MILWAUKEE - Democrat David Crowley won Wisconsin’s race for governor on Tuesday night, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany. Crowley will be Wisconsin's first Black governor.
Governor results
By the numbers:
Election results started coming in once polls closed at 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Check the most recent vote totals below; if you are not able to see them, find complete results here.
David Crowley victory speech
What they're saying:
David Crowley issued the following statement declaring victory:
"This win belongs to the volunteers who knocked doors in the rain and the cold; the union members who spent their precious free time walking their own neighborhoods; a staff that gave this campaign a year of their lives; and everyone who chipped in five bucks because they believed. Because of you, a boy who grew up facing eviction will soon take residence in the Governor’s Residence.
"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.
"Growing up, there were nights I didn’t know if there’d be dinner on the table, days where I didn’t know how I was getting to school. I grew up in one of those families, not knowing if we’d have a roof over our head or if the next doctor’s bill would wipe us out, hoping somebody in charge would give families like ours a fighting chance. So to all those families watching tonight, I see you. I hear you. I was you.
"And now, I’m going to fight for you, every day. It’s my responsibility to offer my vision for where we are headed and to provide the leadership to bring us together to get it done. Lower costs for housing, utilities, and child care; real property tax relief, health care you can both access and afford, with real options, good schools, funded without a referendum every other year, a government that’s open, accountable, and transparent.
"None of these are Democratic or Republican ideas; they are Wisconsin ideas. And for those of us headed to Madison in January, it’s our job to get it done. So let’s show the country how it’s done. In a world that is all too divided, let’s buck the trend in true Wisconsin fashion. Let’s be the state where elections make us better, not bitter. Where we stop asking where an idea came from, and instead ask where it will take us.
"We are not a red state or blue state; we are not defined by rural and urban. We are one people, one Wisconsin, and tonight, we choose to move forward together."
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Democrat David Crowley declares victory in Wisconsin governor's race
Democrat David Crowley declared victory in the Wisconsin governor's race, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany.
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Sarah Godlewski speaks to supporters in Milwaukee
Sarah Godlewski speaks to supporters in Milwaukee as David Crowley and his campaign declare victory in the Wisconsin governor's race.
Gov. Tony Evers:
"A few months ago, David becoming Wisconsin’s next governor might have seemed like a long shot. But fight runs in David Crowley’s blood. He was born a Comeback Kid, and David’s grit is as Wisconsin as it gets.
"So, just as he’s done all his life, David rolled up his sleeves, went to work, and made history anyway.
"Growing up in our state’s poorest ZIP code, David’s family used to call him ‘governor.’
"And, now, the people of Wisconsin and I will, too."
Tom Tiffany concession speech
The other side:
Tom Tiffany issued the following statement after delivering a concession speech Tuesday night:
"While tonight was not the outcome we had hoped for, I am incredibly grateful to the Wisconsinites who supported our campaign. 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.
"I also want to thank my wife, Chris, our three daughters, and our entire family. I could not have done this without you. The issues we fought for remain just as important: lower property taxes, affordable utility rates, protecting our farmland, and restoring accountability in state government. My love for Wisconsin and belief in its future will never change."
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Republican Tom Tiffany concedes gubernatorial election to David Crowley
WATCH: Republican Tom Tiffany concedes gubernatorial election to David Crowley. Tiffany shared these thoughts with his supporters in Wausau, and across the state.
Who is David Crowley?
About Crowley:
David Crowley was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 2016, his first role as a public elected official. The Milwaukee native was then elected Milwaukee County Executive in 2020, the youngest and first Black person in the role, and is now in his second term. He has Gov. Tony Evers' endorsement.
DIG DEEPER: David Crowley's campaign website
On cost of living…
Crowley’s Badger Basics plan focuses on lowering household costs, particularly housing and energy expenses. His economic plans include expanding apprenticeship and technical training programs, reducing red tape for small businesses, improving access to affordable capital, and prioritizing storefront development in commercial corridors. As someone who faced multiple evictions in his childhood, Crowley also says he plans to expand affordable housing and homeownership assistance.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 01: Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley greets supporters as he arrives for a campaign event at the Milwaukee Public Market on October 01, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crowley is running against ((Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) / Getty Images)
On immigration enforcement…
As Milwaukee County executive, Crowley signed an ordinance requiring law enforcement agencies to obtain prior written authorization before using Milwaukee County Parks as staging areas for law enforcement operations unrelated to park safety or emergencies. The measure was intended in part to limit ICE staging in county parks, although it does not prohibit routine patrols or all immigration enforcement activity.
On healthcare…
Expanding access to care is a key part of Crowley’s platform. He proposes increasing mobile health outreach, access to addiction treatment, and emergency medical services innovations statewide. He also supports investments in affordable child care, paid family leave, direct assistance for child care providers, and a proposal to cap families’ out-of-pocket child care costs at 7% of household income.
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On data centers…
Crowley said communities should decide whether they want data centers, and those decisions should be respected. If a community approves a project, he proposes requiring developers to disclose information publicly by banning nondisclosure agreements. He said data centers should use 100% renewable energy, cover all infrastructure and grid upgrade costs, contribute to the state’s Focus on Energy fund, use union labor, create good-paying jobs, and protect local water and the environment.
On abortion…
Crowley supports amending the Wisconsin Constitution to establish abortion as a constitutional right. In an interview with FOX6 News, he said decisions about abortion should be made between patients and their health care providers rather than politicians, including in cases involving abortions after 20 weeks, which he described as rare and involving extreme medical circumstances.
Who is Tom Tiffany?
About Tiffany:
U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany currently represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, a seat he was elected to in a May 2020 special election. A lifelong Wisconsin resident, he previously served in the Wisconsin Assembly and Wisconsin Senate, was a Town of Little Rice supervisor and spent nearly three decades as a dam tender on the Willow Flowage. In May, he received the Republican Party of Wisconsin's endorsement. He also has the backing of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
DIG DEEPER: Tom Tiffany's campaign website
On cost of living…
One of the first promises Tiffany made when announcing his campaign was ending the 400-year property tax hike Gov. Evers signed into law to fund public schools and cutting property taxes. Tiffany has campaigned recently on returning the state's $3 billion surplus to residents. He also wants to pass legislation preventing Wall Street from buying single-family homes, which he said will drive housing costs down.
UNITED STATES - JANUARY 15: Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., leaves the U.S. Capitol after the last votes of the week outside on Thursday, January 15, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) ((Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) / Getty Images)
On immigration enforcement…
As governor, Tiffany has said he would prohibit municipalities from passing so-called "sanctuary policies" that either limit or ban law enforcement from working with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. In Congress, he has pushed to withhold federal funds from states and organizations that refused to enforce immigration laws.
On healthcare…
Tiffany's healthcare viewpoints include legalizing medicinal marijuana with strong safeguards to ensure children cannot use it, allowing the Wisconsin Farm Bureau to offer health plans to its members, and removing red tape to allow more home-based child care providers to stay open. Tiffany said he would also require health care providers and insurers to provide clear, up-front pricing.
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On data centers…
Tiffany unveiled a five-step plan to keep America's Dairyland from becoming "America's Dataland". The plan would end a sales tax exemption for data centers that the state's Legislate Fiscal Bureau estimates cost the state nearly $2 billion in sales tax revenue. Tiffany's plan also includes ensuring local communities have the final say, preventing farmland from being "paved over" to power data centers, requiring data center operators to pay for any cost they create on the power grid, and banning the signing of nondisclosure agreements so communities know if these facilities will be built.
On abortion…
As a state senator in 2015, Tiffany voted in favor of a bill that prohibited abortions if the fetus was 20 weeks or older. Then-Gov. Scott Walker signed the bill into law a month later. In Congress in 2023, Tiffany co-sponsored a bill that would have prohibited abortions when a heartbeat could be detected. But when he launched his campaign for governor in 2025, Tiffany told FOX6 News he would uphold the state's current law, banning abortions after the fetus is 20 weeks old.
All Wisconsin election results
Dig deeper:
FOX6 News has complete results for a number of key races across Wisconsin. Follow the links below to find the race you're looking for:
- Wisconsin statewide races, referendums
- Wisconsin Congressional races
- Wisconsin State Senate races
- Wisconsin State Assembly races
- Local races
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The Source: Information in this story is from the Crowley and Tiffany campaigns, the Wisconsin Elections Commission and prior coverage of the race for Wisconsin governor. The Associated Press contributed.