Analysis of key primary races in Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Carolina and more

CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down some of the key primary races unfolding on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina.

Six states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

August 11, 2026 Primary Election Results: Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin  AP News

In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.

Voters are heading to the polls in another round of competitive primary races in the build-up to November’s midterm elections. In Wisconsin and Minnesota, Democrats will once again decide between moderate and progressive candidates. Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Republicans will pick a replacement nominee for the late

Nine primary races to watch that will test progressives’ staying power and Trump’s endorsement.