Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has a polling edge as David Crowley and his mainstream coalition scramble to stop her.Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong in Milwaukee on July 24. Nam Y. Huh / AP Aug. 11, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTWelcome to The Data Dive, your subscriber-exclusive newsletter on the most consequential elections of the midterms. Each Tuesday morning, I’ll focus on the numbers, trends and data shaping the biggest stories heading into Election Day. I’ll also dig into the 2026 battlegrounds that will determine control of Congress — one district, one county, one city and maybe even one precinct at a time. Today’s edition focuses on the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, where the democratic socialist candidate appears to have momentum. Let’s dive in.What I’m watchingJust a moment.We are getting your experience ready.