NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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 outcome of these s will determine the Democratic nominees for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota, potentially shifting the party's platform and candidate selection process.
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Who's Mentioned
personFrancesca Hong“Democratic socialist running in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary.”personTony Evers“Endorsed David Crowley for Wisconsin governor.”organizationRight Direction Wisconsin PAC“Republican-aligned PAC that spent nearly $3.6 million on ads.”locationWisconsin“State holding primary elections for governor”locationMinnesota“State holding primary elections for U.S. Senate”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive endorsed by Gov. Tony Evers.”personAngie Craig“Moderate candidate in the Minnesota U.S. Senate primary.”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“The political party currently managing primary contests between progressive and ”personPeggy Flanagan“Progressive candidate in the Minnesota U.S. Senate primary.”organizationAP“News agency reporting the story”personDonald Trump“Endorsed Tom Tiffany and Mike Lindell.”