Wisconsin Primary Election Results 2026 Live: Wisconsin voters cast ballots on Tuesday, August 11, in a closely watched primary that included the state’s 2026 governor’s race and several congressional contests. As of Wednesday, August 12, Representative Tom Tiffany has been projected as the winner of the Republican primary for governor, according to U.S. media projections. The Democratic contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley remains too close to call, with vote counting continuing.
The result sets up a potentially competitive November governor’s race. Tiffany is now positioned to face the eventual Democratic nominee in the November 3, 2026, general election.
Wisconsin Primary Election Results 2026: Tom Tiffany Wins Republican Governor Primary
Tom Tiffany has secured the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor, according to projections from U.S. media outlets. Tiffany, who currently serves in the U.S. House, will now move forward to the general election campaign. Reuters reported that U.S. media projected Tiffany as the winner of Tuesday’s Republican primary.
His nomination means the Republican side of the Wisconsin governor contest has been settled. Tiffany will now await the outcome of the Democratic primary before his November opponent is officially determined.
The Wisconsin governor’s seat is open because Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is not seeking another term. That has made the 2026 contest an important opportunity for both parties as they compete for control of the state’s top executive office.
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary Results 2026
The Democratic governor’s primary remains the major unresolved statewide contest.
Francesca Hong and David Crowley are in a close race, according to the latest reporting. Hong, a state representative and democratic socialist, has campaigned on a progressive platform, while Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, has the backing of outgoing Gov. Tony Evers.Â
Crowley returned to the governor’s contest after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ended her campaign. His late entry reshaped what had already been a fluid Democratic primary.
Hong entered Election Day with significant support among progressive Democratic voters. Recent polling had also shown her leading the Democratic field, although many voters remained undecided in earlier surveys.
With the race remaining close after voting ended, the final result depends on the continuing count of ballots and subsequent reporting from local election officials.
Wisconsin Governor Election 2026: Why the Race Matters
The Wisconsin governor’s contest is attracting national attention because the state remains a major battleground in U.S. politics.
Evers’ decision not to seek another term leaves Wisconsin without an incumbent Democratic candidate in the 2026 governor’s race. The November election will therefore determine who succeeds him.
The Democratic primary has also highlighted an ideological divide within the party. Hong represents the progressive wing, while Crowley has emerged as the establishment-backed candidate. AP described the contest as a battle between Hong’s progressive movement and the Democratic establishment represented by Crowley.
The eventual Democratic nominee will face Tiffany in November, making the primary outcome important for the broader general-election campaign.
Wisconsin Election Results 2026: Rebecca Cooke Wins House Primary
The governor’s contest was not the only major Wisconsin race on the August 11 ballot.
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, according to the reports. She will face Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the November election.
The matchup is notable because Cooke and Van Orden are now set for a rematch in a competitive congressional district. The race could attract significant national attention as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the U.S. House.
Another notable result came in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, where Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary, according to report. Alfonso, 26, had been endorsed by President Donald Trump.Â
Wisconsin Primary Election Results 2026: Latest Key Updates
- Primary election: Wisconsin partisan primary
- Voting date: August 11, 2026
- Republican governor primary: Tom Tiffany — projected winner
- Democratic governor primary: Francesca Hong vs. David Crowley — close contest
- General election: November 3, 2026
- 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary: Rebecca Cooke — winner
- 3rd Congressional District: Cooke will face Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November
- 7th Congressional District Republican primary: Michael Alfonso — winner
Wisconsin Election Results 2026: What Happens Next?
The immediate focus is on the remaining vote count in the Democratic governor’s primary. Once that contest is resolved, Wisconsin will have its two major-party nominees for the governor’s race.
Tiffany has already been projected as the Republican nominee, while the Democratic nominee will emerge from the close Hong-Crowley contest. The two nominees will then turn their attention to the November 3 general election.
For live-results coverage, vote totals should be described as unofficial until the relevant election authorities complete the required canvass and certification process.
Disclaimer:Â Election results and projections can change as additional votes are counted and election authorities update their returns. Media projections are not equivalent to official election certification.
