MADISON, Wis. — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in Wisconsin’s governor’s race Thursday, adding a high-profile backer to the Democrat’s campaign ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Obama pointed to Crowley’s leadership of Wisconsin’s largest county and said he believes Crowley would work to make daily expenses more manageable, including costs for gas and health care. Crowley said he was honored by the endorsement and described Obama as a model of leadership focused on improving people’s lives. He said the former president’s support would help his campaign win and move Wisconsin forward. Crowley is seeking to become the state’s first Black governor. He will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who has received President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Obama has previously intervened in Wisconsin’s governor’s races. In 2018, he endorsed Democrat Tony Evers as Evers challenged Republican Gov. Scott Walker.