David Crowley’s story is
Wisconsin’s story — rooted in struggle, powered by community, and defined by results.

From overcoming evictions to making history as Milwaukee County Executive, David has delivered real change in the places politics too often forgets.

Now, David Crowley is ready to bring his proven leadership to every corner of Wisconsin — as the fighter this moment demands.

He’s not running to wait out Republican obstruction. He’s running to confront it, beat it, and deliver for the people who’ve been ignored for too long. Because Republicans aren’t just attacking the programs we all rely on — they’re trying to make us give up on the values that unite Wisconsin: community, fairness, and looking out for one another.

David Crowley knows better. He's seen the power of effective government programs -- and he has a track record of getting the job done.

While some Democrats build resumes in courtrooms or conference rooms, David has governed where it’s hardest: in communities squeezed by broken budgets, strained services, and underinvestment from the halls of power. His record is a blueprint for how Democrats must lead: with an urgent focus on real outcomes that rebuild public trust and make all of our lives better.

About David

Born and raised in Milwaukee’s 53206 zip code — one of the most incarcerated, under-resourced communities in the country — David’s early life was marked by economic hardship, family struggles, and a community abandoned by the systems meant to support it. He grew up in a home where lights, heat, and running water weren’t always guaranteed. By high school, he’d experienced three evictions. His parents battled mental health issues and addiction. His future could have followed a path too familiar for kids from his neighborhood.

But then came a lifeline: Urban Underground, an AmeriCorps-supported community organizing program that introduced David to public service and the power of collective action. David found his voice as an organizer, discovering his purpose and a belief that change was possible — not someday, but now. 

That experience propelled David into service. He worked for nonprofits helping people find secure housing, good jobs, and second chances. He joined Public Allies as an organizer, then he jumped into politics and worked for Russ Feingold’s campaign.

David as Milwaukee County Executive

In 2020, amid a global pandemic, David made history — becoming the youngest and first Black County Executive elected in Milwaukee County history. As the world was shut down, he took the oath of office in his front yard, surrounded by his wife Ericka and their three daughters, with his community watching.

Again, he got to work. From day one, he led with vision and urgency. As Milwaukee County Executive, Crowley has:

• Balanced the Books and Delivered Relief:
  Reformed pensions, balanced budgets, and delivered the largest property tax cut in County history — while securing bipartisan revenue reform that’s now helping communities statewide.

• Reinvested in Public Safety:
  Directed opioid settlement funds into treatment and prevention, launched the Vision Zero traffic safety plan, and strengthened EMS, police, and fire services with new local funding tools.

• Created Jobs and Revitalized Local Economies:
  Helped generate over 40,000 new jobs, launched the Building Bridges program to support small businesses in all 18 County municipalities, and brought in transformative state and federal infrastructure funding.

• Cut Carbon Emissions Nearly in Half:
  Delivered a 48% reduction in County carbon emissions by 2023 — ahead of schedule — through green transit, infrastructure upgrades, and smart sustainability investments.

• Modernized Public Health and Expanded Care:
  Secured over $100 million in health funding, expanded access to care and safer housing, and introduced life-saving EMS innovations like in-field whole blood transfusions — making Milwaukee County a statewide model for smart, responsive public health.
  

David is a proud Democrat

It was Democratic policies that gave him a shot, and because every Wisconsinite deserves the same chance at success. The same forces trying to dismantle public schools, criminalize abortion, and defund local services want to take full control of Wisconsin. David knows how to stop them — not with slogans, but with results people can see and feel.

But he’s also a coalition builder. He’s proven that bipartisanship is possible in Milwaukee County and in the Capitol— if your values are clear and your purpose is strong.

David’s proudest role is being a husband and a father. He and his wife Ericka are raising three daughters in Milwaukee — grounding him in the everyday hopes, challenges, and decisions facing working families across the state. His lived experience isn’t just a story — it’s the lens he brings to every policy, every budget, every fight for progress.

David isn’t running to preserve the status quo—he’s running to transform it.

From the toughest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to the highest levels of local government, David has shown what leadership looks like when you match compassion with competence and vision with real results. 

Now, he’s ready to take that leadership statewide, fighting for every Wisconsinite – no matter their background – and every family working hard to build a better future. 

David Crowley will be a governor for all of us—ready to deliver solutions that rebuild trust, improve lives, and finally make government work again.