Live Updates: Wisconsin Primary Results — Winners, Vote Totals, and County-by-County Map

Wisconsin’s 2026 partisan primary wrapped up Tuesday night with decisive news on the Republican side and a nail-biter for Democrats, setting the stage for a high-stakes governor’s race this fall. Republican primary: Tiffany cruises • U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, backed by former President Donald Trump, easily clinched the GOP nomination with about 95 percent of the vote, trouncing businessman Andy Manske statewide. With roughly 91 percent of precincts reporting, Tiffany led 95.4 percent to 4.5 percent and carried every county so far counted, frequently topping 96 percent in northern strongholds such as Barron and Ashland. • Tiffany’s victory gives Republicans a well-funded, well-known nominee as they try to flip the governor’s mansion after 12 years of Democratic control. Democratic primary: Crowley–Hong dead heat • Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, endorsed by outgoing Gov. Tony Evers, holds a razor-thin lead over progressive State Rep. Francesca Hong. With 86 percent of ballots tallied, Crowley stands at 40.0 percent to Hong’s 39.6 percent, a difference of fewer than 3,000 votes statewide. • Crowley is dominating the Milwaukee metro, while Hong is matching him in Madison’s Dane County and outperforming in smaller college-town counties such as Ashland and Bayfield. Hundreds of absentee and Election-Day ballots from population centers remain to be counted, meaning the race may not be decided until Wednesday. Turnout and trends • Early estimates put total primary turnout above 1.15 million—roughly 24 percent of registered voters and the highest midterm primary participation since 2018. • Exit polls show abortion rights, inflation and education funding as top issues. Tiffany’s supporters cited “border security” and “tax relief,” while Crowley and Hong voters split between “affordable housing” and “climate action.” • Both parties saw surging youth participation: voters under 30 made up 16 percent of the electorate, up from 11 percent in 2022. Down-ballot highlights • Democratic Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez won her primary for the open 5th Congressional District, setting up a November clash with GOP State Sen. Julian Bradley. • Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Amy Loudenbeck fended off a hard-right challenge, positioning herself for a rematch against Democrat Doug La Follette. What happens next • If Crowley’s slim lead holds, November will feature a Tiffany-Crowley face-off that promises to be one of the nation’s costliest gubernatorial battles. A Hong upset would create an even starker ideological contrast, energizing progressive activists but likely drawing heavy GOP fire. • The Wisconsin Elections Commission must certify results by August 23; any candidate trailing by less than 1 percent may request a recount. • Both parties are already booking ads in the Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay markets for an autumn campaign expected to top $150 million in spending. Bottom line The 2026 Wisconsin primary results deliver clarity for Republicans and suspense for Democrats, ensuring the Badger State will stay at the center of America’s political map well into November.