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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Wisconsin and Minnesota hold primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate

Primary elections are taking place this Tuesday in Wisconsin and Minnesota to determine candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. These contests feature competition between left-wing candidates and more traditional Democratic candidates.

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Why It Matters

The outcomes of these primaries will determine which candidates appear on the ballot for the upcoming general election in Wisconsin and Minnesota, potentially shifting the ideological direction of the Democratic party in those states.

Key Facts

  • Primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday.
  • The elections are occurring in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
  • The contests involve nominations for governor and U.S. senator.
  • The races feature a competition between left-wing candidates and traditional Democratic candidates.

Who's Mentioned

personEmily Berge“Eau Claire City Council President”personNed Lamont“Connecticut Governor”personRebecca Cooke“Wisconsin House candidate”personJohn Larson“U.S. Representative”personMandela Barnes“Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor”personFrancesca Hong“Wisconsin state representative and gubernatorial candidate”personTony Evers“Wisconsin Governor”personDerek Van Orden“U.S. Representative”locationWisconsin“State holding primary elections”locationMinnesota“State holding primary elections”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate”personDarline Graham“Senate candidate”personAngie Craig“U.S. Representative and Senate candidate”personTom Tiffany“U.S. Representative”personLuke Bronin“Former Hartford mayor”organizationDemocratic Party“Political party holding primary contests”personPeggy Flanagan“Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and Senate candidate”personJosh Elliott“Connecticut state representative”personHenry McMaster“South Carolina Governor”personLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator”organizationDemocratic“Political party involved in the primary contests”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”