NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Wisconsin voters to decide gubernatorial primary candidates on Tuesday
Wisconsin voters will participate in a gubernatorial primary election this Tuesday to select candidates for the upcoming general election. The contest features a competition between establishment and progressive factions within the Democratic party.
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The outcome of this primary will determine which candidates appear on the ballot for the general election, shaping the political options available to Wisconsin voters for the state's highest executive office.
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Who's Mentioned
personEmily Berge“Former Eau Claire City Council President and candidate”locationMichigan“State where Abdul El-Sayed won a primary”personRebecca Cooke“Nonprofit founder and candidate”organizationAssociated Press“News outlet reporting on election data”personJoel Brennan“Former state cabinet secretary and gubernatorial candidate”personMandela Barnes“Former Lieutenant Governor who suspended his bid”personFrancesca Hong“State Representative and gubernatorial candidate”personTony Evers“Outgoing two-term Democratic Governor of Wisconsin”locationWisconsin“State holding the gubernatorial primary”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate”personTom Tiffany“Republican U.S. Representative”personAbdul El-Sayed“Won Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Michigan”personKelda Roys“State Senator and gubernatorial candidate”personDerrick Van Orden“Republican U.S. Representative”personSara Rodriguez“Lieutenant Governor who exited the race”personMissy Hughes“Former state economic development director who dropped out”personDonald Trump“Former President who endorsed Tiffany and Van Orden”