David Crowley
Recent media appearances
Top articles
The Capital TimesCrowley, Tiffany both want cannabis legislation. It might be too late.Oct 14, 2026
Wisconsin WatchHave major Milwaukee County taxes generally increased under David Crowley?Sep 18, 2026
WISNCrowley campaign argues primary is closer than polls say after Michigan resultsAug 5, 2026
Wisconsin Public RadioCrowley returns to governor's race in last-minute effort to win Democratic primaryJul 18, 2026
WMTV 15 NewsDavid Crowley to re-enter the race for Wisconsin governorJul 17, 2026
Overview
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and was the Democratic nominee for governor of Wisconsin in 2026. As a state Assembly member in 2019 he co-authored a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. wpr.org captimes.com
He left the Democratic primary in July 2026, then re-entered on July 18, after which Gov. Tony Evers endorsed him. He faced Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany in the general election and met him in one debate, hosted by WISN-TV at Marquette University Law School on October 21. wmtv15news.com wpr.org wpr.org 2
Platform
- Says he would sign a bill repealing sales tax incentives for data centers and supports pausing existing projects during a statewide environmental review.wpr.org
- Says he would push to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution.wpr.org
- Says he supports legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational use by adults.captimes.com
- Says he opposes local ICE detainer agreements and wants ICE agents banned from wearing masks.wpr.org