NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Progressive candidates challenge Democratic establishment in Wisconsin and Minnesota primary elections
Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are conducting final campaign efforts ahead of the primary elections scheduled for Tuesday. These contests represent a significant test for the Democratic party establishment.
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The outcomes of these s will determine the Democratic nominees for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota, shaping the party's platform and candidate selection for the upcoming general election.
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personNed Lamont“Governor of Connecticut running for a third term.”personGwen Walz“Endorsed Angie Craig.”personJohn Larson“U.S. Representative running for a 15th term.”personFrancesca Hong“Democratic socialist running for governor of Wisconsin.”personChris Van Hollen“Endorsed Peggy Flanagan.”personTony Evers“Governor of Wisconsin who endorsed David Crowley.”organizationRight Direction Wisconsin PAC“Spent nearly $3.6 million on ads contrasting Francesca Hong with Donald Trump.”locationWisconsin“State holding primary elections for governor.”locationMinnesota“State holding primary elections for U.S. Senate.”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive running for governor of Wisconsin.”personAngie Craig“Moderate U.S. Representative running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.”personTom Tiffany“Republican U.S. Representative running for governor of Wisconsin.”personMike Lindell“Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota.”personAbdul El-Sayed“Recently defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate primary.”organizationDemocratic Party“Political party experiencing internal competition between establishment and prog”personPeggy Flanagan“Progressive Lieutenant Governor running for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.”personTim Walz“Governor of Minnesota.”personJosh Elliott“Progressive state representative challenging Ned Lamont.”personTina Smith“Retiring U.S. Senator from Minnesota.”personMichael Alfonso“Republican candidate for Congress endorsed by Trump.”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Tom Tiffany and Michael Alfonso.”