Wisconsin Election Shock: Crowley Wins Democratic Primary

Wisconsin's primary election delivered a major surprise as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley emerged as the Democratic nominee for governor, setting up a November matchup with Republican Tom Tiffany. Meanwhile, Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont voters delivered their own messages about the future of the Democratic Party, while New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced questions about public safety and whether progressive politics can go too far. But beyond the politics, the economy remains the issue affecting every taxpayer. New Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows consumer prices increased 0.1% in July, with prices now 3.4% higher than a year ago. Food and shelter costs increased while energy prices fell. What do the latest election results mean for taxpayers? And what does the latest inflation data tell us about the cost of living heading into the fall? Watch The States, powered by The Center Square, for the latest news affecting taxpayers, consumers and state economies. Subscribe for more: The Center Square New episodes of The States every weekday. #Wisconsin #WisconsinPolitics #Inflation #Economy #Taxpayers #Election2026 #CPI #TheStates #CenterSquare #Politics