South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn will join Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley for a canvass stop in Kenosha on Saturday, Oct. 31, three days before the Nov. 3 election.
Clyburn, 86, is expected to launch canvasses and host get-out-the-vote events with Crowley in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha, the Milwaukee Courier reported Oct. 29. Specific times and locations for the Kenosha stop had not been released.
Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, faces Republican Tom Tiffany in the race to succeed Gov. Tony Evers. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to Fox 6.
The Kenosha visit adds another campaign appearance to the area in the race's final stretch. As we reported Oct. 29, a Marquette Law School poll showed Crowley leading in the race. Tiffany also campaigned in Kenosha on Oct. 26.
Clyburn is a veteran lawmaker who has served in senior House leadership roles. The Milwaukee Courier described him as "a kingmaker in the Democratic Party" and a prominent leader of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Crowley during the Democratic primary over democratic socialist Francesca Hong, according to the Courier. Rep. Greg Meeks, chairman of the CBC PAC, said in an August statement that Crowley "has the track record and executive experience to lead the state forward on day one."
Crowley was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 2016 and became Milwaukee County executive in 2020, according to Fox 6. He was the youngest and first Black person to hold that office. He has Evers' endorsement.
The Milwaukee Courier reported that Crowley is seeking to become the first Black governor in Wisconsin history.
Early voting is underway in Wisconsin. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
