Crowley Elected Wisconsin's 47th Governor
Democrat David Crowley won the Wisconsin governor's race on Tuesday, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and becoming the state's first Black governor.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
David Crowley was elected the 47th governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. Crowley is the state's first Black governor.
Why it matters
Crowley's victory marks a historic first for Wisconsin's executive office, filling the governor's seat in a race that drew statewide attention. The result sets the direction of state leadership for the coming term.
Crowley was elected the 47th governor of Wisconsin on November 3, 2026, defeating Republican Tom Tiffany. The extraction does not provide vote totals, margin of victory, or the timeline for his swearing-in.
The players
David Crowley
Crowley is a Democrat who was elected the 47th governor of Wisconsin, becoming the state's first Black governor.
Tom Tiffany
Tiffany is a Republican U.S. representative who lost the Wisconsin governor's race to Crowley.
National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
The museum, based in Milwaukee, produced a numbered bobblehead of Crowley following his election.
The details
Crowley, a Democrat, was elected on Tuesday, the same day as the national election. The race was contested against Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, and Crowley's win makes him the first Black person to hold Wisconsin's governorship.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Crowley elected the 47th governor of Wisconsin.
November 5, 2026: Bobblehead of Crowley unveiled by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
April 2027: Crowley bobbleheads expected to ship.
Season Trajectory
Crowley's election continues the museum's practice of producing bobbleheads for sitting governors, following earlier releases for Tony Evers, Andy Beshear and Ron DeSantis. The series reflects a recurring tradition of commemorating state executives through the museum's collectible line.
Wisconsin residents now have a governor who will set state policy for the next term, and Crowley's election marks the first time the office has been held by a Black governor. Collectors can purchase the numbered bobblehead, limited to 2,026, for $30 plus an $8 shipping charge through the museum's online store.
The takeaway
Crowley's election makes history for Wisconsin, and readers following the state's leadership can track his first moves in office.
What happens next
The Crowley bobbleheads are expected to ship in April 2027.
Further reading
For more on how the state's voting process works, see Wisconsin Elections.
