NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Wisconsin and Minnesota hold primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate
Voters in Wisconsin and Minnesota will head to the polls this Tuesday to participate in primary elections featuring contests between progressive candidates and the Democratic establishment. These elections serve as a final test for candidates seeking their party's nomination for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota.
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The outcome of these s will determine which candidates appear on the general election ballot for the Wisconsin gubernatorial race and the Minnesota U.S. Senate seat.
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Who's Mentioned
personFrancesca Hong“Democratic socialist running for Wisconsin governor.”personTony Evers“Wisconsin Governor who endorsed David Crowley.”organizationRight Direction Wisconsin PAC“Spent nearly $3.6 million on ads in the Wisconsin Democratic primary.”locationWisconsin“State holding primary elections for governor.”locationMinnesota“State holding primary elections for U.S. Senate.”personDavid Crowley“Candidate for Wisconsin governor endorsed by Tony Evers.”personAngie Craig“Moderate Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.”personTom Tiffany“Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor endorsed by Donald Trump.”personAbdul El-Sayed“Recently defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary.”organizationDemocratic Party“Political party holding the primary elections.”personPeggy Flanagan“Progressive Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Tom Tiffany and Mike Lindell.”