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David Crowley: “In May 4th of 2020, I was sworn in as the first African…”

Featuring: David Crowley, Democratic | Milwaukee County Executive | Wisconsin

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From 53206 to the Governor's Mansion | David Crowley on Running for Wisconsin Governor

Published | Video Starts at 06:27

And then I leaped before I look in. In November of 2019, I decided that I was going to throw my hat in the race to run for a county executive. And In May 4th of 2020, I was sworn in as the first African American elected to the [Milwaukee County Executive] seat. I am not sure what just happened. My computer just. Oh, no. Are we good? Sure, we're good. Okay. You were just talking about when you decided to throw your hat in the ring as Milwaukee county execs. (06:27–06:36)

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Asserts that David Crowley was the first African American elected as Milwaukee County Executive.

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