Hasan Piker's "Touch Of Death"? Far-Left Francesca Hong Loses Wisconsin's Dem Primary For Governor

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday night, defeating far-left state lawmaker Francesca Hong despite her backing from Marxist streamer Hasan Piker.

David Crowley, who reentered the Wisconsin governor’s race after securing the endorsement of Gov. Tony Evers, won the battleground state’s Democratic primary, defeating democratic socialist Francesca Hong. https://t.co/lrN1X3dlXK pic.twitter.com/4eJKC1BhbQ
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 12, 2026

BREAKING: Polymarket projects Francesca Hong has been defeated by David Crowley — 99% chance. https://t.co/vhzxuK0tI2
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) August 12, 2026

Hong's loss raises a broader question for the democratic socialist movement: Has Piker's support become a political liability?

Francesca Hong is campaigning with Hasan Piker pic.twitter.com/7DtvJk9hKV
— DSA Watch (@DSA_Watch) August 2, 2026