The Brief Wisconsin's partisan primary for governor takes place August 11 with four active candidates remaining. Candidates David Crowley, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan remain in the race after recent exits. "It is an honor to be running to be your next governor," Hong said as she addressed a Milwaukee crowd on Sunday. Governor Mandela Barnes in second place with 16% and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley at 7%. Ahead of Hong's Sunday rally in Milwaukee – FOX6 reached out to Crowley, Roys, and Brennan.