David Crowley
Democrat candidate for governor of Wisconsin. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Democrat |
| Running for | Governor, Wisconsin |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign website, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Crowley says he wants to grow an economy built on local ownership and union labor, taking his Building Bridges Program statewide and expanding apprenticeship programs. He also says he would cut red tape and expand access to affordable capital for small businesses, and cap child care costs at 7% of family income.
“Crowley will make Wisconsin the best place in the Midwest to start and grow a small business”
Taxes and government spending
Crowley says he would reform state revenue so local governments have more funding and tools, while lowering property taxes and returning decision-making to local communities.
Health care
Crowley says he would expand mobile outreach, addiction treatment access and emergency medical services across the state. He also says he would invest in home- and community-based services for people with disabilities and raise wages and benefits for direct care workers.
Social Security and Medicare
No stated position on their website.
Immigration and the border
No stated position on their website.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Crowley says he would invest in solar power, energy retrofits and clean infrastructure to create union jobs across Wisconsin. He says he has cut emissions nearly 50% in Milwaukee County and wants to do the same statewide.
“Climate action is economic investment”
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
Crowley says he would give local governments the funding to support well-trained police and fire departments, along with other local services.
Education
Crowley says he would provide universal early childhood education, invest more in public schools and close the special education reimbursement gap. He also wants to expand apprenticeship and technical training as alternatives to a four-year degree.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
Crowley says he would protect voting rights and push for nonpartisan redistricting at every level.
“Crowley will protect voting rights, push for nonpartisan redistricting at every level”
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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From Semblen
Semblen analyzed 9 ads from David Crowley's campaign; 6 used at least one manipulation technique, most often Loaded Language, Name Calling, Appeal to Fear. See the ads, the money and every candidate in this race →
Sources
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