Jobs & labor
Supports union labor, commercial-corridor investment, apprenticeships and technical training.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
David Crowley
Candidate for Governor · Wisconsin
Running mate: Sarah Godlewski
THE PERSON
Background
David Crowley is Milwaukee County executive and a former Wisconsin state representative. His biography describes growing up amid housing insecurity and later public service centered on jobs, housing and family needs.
Roots
- Residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Career: Former state representative; Milwaukee County executive
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Small business
Supports simpler permitting, community lenders and more affordable business capital.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports mobile healthcare, addiction treatment and expanded emergency services.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Housing
Supports building and preserving affordable homes and reducing construction barriers.
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Supports universal early education, stronger public-school funding and closing the special-education reimbursement gap.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Energy & environment
Supports solar power, building retrofits and clean infrastructure.
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Supports rural broadband, road repair and expanded transit connections.
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Supports paid family leave, provider assistance and a 7% cap on families’ out-of-pocket childcare costs.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Voting & democracy
Supports voting rights and nonpartisan redistricting.
Source checked October 30, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Brown County Clerk — November 3, 2026 official sample ballots, page 1 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.