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Governor · WI · Democratic candidate · 2026

David Crowley

Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin

Milwaukee County executive and former state representative focused on housing, healthcare, public schools and wages for Wisconsin families.

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StateWisconsin
OfficeGovernor
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where David stands.

Campaign position

Housing supply and stability

  • Allow more small multifamily homes, expand homeownership and bring rapid rehousing and Housing First statewide

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Energy costs and accountability

  • Make data centers pay for grid upgrades, offer instant efficiency rebates and create a state energy accountability office

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Healthcare and mental health

  • Expand BadgerCare, bring care closer to rural communities and invest in mental health access and workforce capacity

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Childcare access and affordability

  • Expand public funding through existing childcare providers and strengthen the workforce to improve affordable access

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Schools and career pathways

  • Provide reliable school funding, close special education gaps and expand apprenticeships, dual enrollment and loan repayment

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Wages and collective bargaining

  • Raise the minimum wage to $15 immediately and $20 by 2030, repeal Act 10 and restore collective bargaining rights

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2020-present

    Experience

    Milwaukee County executive

    Leads county government; reelected in 2024.

  2. Elected 2016

    Experience

    Wisconsin Assembly member

    Represented Milwaukee before county office.

  3. 2014-2016

    Experience

    ACLU Milwaukee chapter board chair

    Chaired the chapter board.

  4. 2023

    Accomplishment

    Local revenue reform

    Helped secure Wisconsin Act 12 revenue tools and pension reforms for Milwaukee County.

  • Experience

    Senator Harris Dodd executive assistant and policy director

    Worked for the Wisconsin legislator.

  • Experience

    County Supervisor Harris legislative assistant

    Worked for the Milwaukee County supervisor.

  • Experience

    Wisconsin Democratic Party field organizer

    Organized for the state party.

  • Experience

    Feingold Senate statewide organizer

    Organized African American outreach.

  • Experience

    NACo Large Urban Counties Caucus chair

    Leads the national county association caucus.

  • Experience

    UW-Milwaukee bachelor’s degree

    Completed a bachelor’s degree.

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