NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Minnesota voters head to polls for competitive U.S. Senate and legislative primaries
Minnesota voters are deciding competitive primary races for U.S. Senate, governor, and state legislative seats this Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment for party control ahead of the 2026 midterms. The primaries feature high-profile contests between moderate and progressive candidates, with both parties aiming to shift their electoral momentum in a state that has not elected a Republican to statewide office since 2006.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The results of these primaries will determine the final candidates for the November general election, potentially shifting the balance of power in the Minnesota State Legislature and the state's representation in the U.S. Senate.
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Who's Mentioned
personLisa Demuth“Republican candidate for governor”personRoyce White“Republican U.S. Senate candidate”personMichele Tafoya“Republican U.S. Senate candidate”personAmy Klobuchar“Democratic candidate for governor”personAngie Craig“Leading Democratic contender for U.S. Senate”personMike Lindell“Republican candidate for governor endorsed by Donald Trump”personPeggy Flanagan“Leading Democratic contender for U.S. Senate”personTim Walz“Outgoing Democratic Governor”personTina Smith“Retiring Democratic Senator”personAdam Schwarze“Republican U.S. Senate candidate endorsed by state party”personDonald Trump“Influential figure in Republican primary politics”