Wisconsin voters choose David Crowley as next governor, flipping the state house

David Crowley received enough votes to become the next governor of Wisconsin, securing a victory that shifts the state’s executive branch to the Democratic Party.

The election took place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Crowley will succeed Tony Evers, who has served as governor until now. Republican challenger Tom Tiffany conceded the race late Tuesday evening. He described the loss as "bitter" and "tough" in remarks to reporters.

The ballot included races for two U.S. House seats, the state attorney general, and the state legislature. Democrats also gained control of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Rebecca Cooke defeated incumbent Representative Derrick Van Orden in that race. Van Orden has held the seat since 2022. The district includes 19 counties in the western and southwestern parts of the state, such as Eau Claire and La Crosse.

In the 7th Congressional District, Republican Michael Alfonso held the seat against Democrat Fred Clark. Alfonso won with 56 percent of the reported vote. At the time of the count, 77 percent of precincts had reported. Alfonso will replace Tom Tiffany, who moved to the governor’s race. This victory makes Alfonso the youngest member of the current Congress. The 7th District covers much of northern and northwestern Wisconsin, including counties like Ashland, Barron, and Bayfield.

The state’s five remaining congressional districts also went to a vote on Tuesday. The Office of Secretary of State saw its first open race in more than 40 years, as no incumbent sought reelection. The state Senate and State Assembly also held elections for their respective seats.

The Associated Press, the Wisconsin Secretary of State’s Office, and prior reporting provided the data for these results. The new governor and congressional delegates will take office after the certification process is complete.