MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Candidates for governor, Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany, have waged a bruising and expensive campaign war.

The two candidates only debated each other once, but they have taken virtually every opportunity to launch attacks over the airwaves and on the campaign trail.

David Crowley's long and winding gubernatorial campaign wrapped up in Milwaukee Monday night, Nov. 2. 

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Crowley made four total stops Monday, blaming Tiffany for affordability issues and framing himself as the solution.

Crowley told us at one of the events, "We're focusing on what people care about most: kitchen table issues."

Crowley's message stayed consistent to the end, telling supporters in Greendale, "If you're a parent or grandparent, you know that it's expensive to have kids. And we feel these prices."

Crowley blames Tiffany's congressional votes for high gas and grocery prices and high childcare and healthcare costs.

Democratic canvassers say that message plays with voters.

Trish Miller told us, "I had two people in front of my house today and tell me that they like my songs. And David was one of them."

And Tom Spehert said, "The mobilization, I think it's important. You have to get the people out. Have to get them to vote."

Crowley and runningmate Sarah Godlewski have traveled more than 16,000 miles throughout the state since he won the primary.

A 10-day bus tour ended Monday night at a Milwaukee labor union hall.

Major national names have campaigned for Crowley in the closing weeks.

On Monday, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit the trail in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee counties.

Buttigieg told the crowd in Greendale, "Maybe some people need persuading -- not how to vote but whether to vote."

Buttigieg talked about the voter enthusiasm he's seen on the ground in Wisconsin. "The energy is inspiring. The important thing is to keep it going."

And Buttigieg tied Wisconsin's governor's race to national issues like election integrity. "These decisions could reverberate across the country," Buttigieg said. "And they will shape the future of the state and country."

Crowley's path to Election Day was not a direct one, once dropping out of the primary, endorsing another candidate, then later re-entering the race.

But now, less than 24 hours from polls closing, the Milwaukee County executive is confident.

Crowley told us, "I anticipate getting a little bit of sleep tonight, hanging out with my daughters, and then, hopefully, a win."

Both Crowley and Godlewski plan to vote in person Tuesday morning.