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David Crowley, downballot Democrats endorsed by Eric Holder in race for Wisconsin Legislature
Sep 10, 2026, 3:33 PM CT
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Milwaukee County Executive and Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor David Crowley has received the endorsement of former Attorney General Eric Holder in the race for Wisconsin governor.
“This November, Wisconsinites have a chance to put a final end to the anti-democracy, pro-special interests legacy of Scott Walker and Robin Vos and elect a state government that is committed to protecting and enhancing democracy and affordability in the Badger State,” said Holder, now-chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC). “For too long, Wisconsin Republicans in the legislature have pursued unpopular, unjust policies that are beholden to the extreme MAGA agenda coming out of D.C., from embracing election denial to pushing extreme voter suppression measures and backing tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, all while too many Wisconsinites are in the midst of a cost of living crisis. It is time for this MAGA minority rule to end.
Former President Barack Obama’s attorney general is also supporting other Democrats downballot as his group has worked to achieve a Democratic trifecta. Holder has focused on Wisconsin in recent years due to it being a swing state and having high influence on national politics and election results.
Crowley faces Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, a MAGA extremist whose voting record is one of the most conservative.
“In stark contrast, David Crowley has dedicated his career to serving his community, improving the lives of its citizens, and protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites,” Holder said. Now is not a time for timidity. Wisconsinites deserve bold leaders committed to serving the people in this moment of grave danger for our democracy—and, if elected, David Crowley and democracy defender candidates running for the Wisconsin State Legislature will meet this moment. Complacency, non-participation are not options. The choice is clear: vote to elect David Crowley to be Wisconsin’s next governor and to elect these Democracy Defenders to the Wisconsin legislature.”
Drake Bentley is the general assignment reporter for the Milwaukee Courier, covering politics, sports and the community. He is an award-winning investigative journalist who has worked for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, Newsweek, Heavy and The Sporting News. He is a northside Milwaukee native, former political staffer and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the University of Nebraska.
