What to watch in primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota and beyond

The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.

The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.

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.

Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.

Francesca Hong enters the Wisconsin governor primary as a polling frontrunner, but major national progressives like Bernie Sanders sat out endorsements.

Tuesday’s elections follow similar battles for the direction of the Democratic Party, including Michigan, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed triumphed Sign up to the US Breaking News email Minnesota voters on both sides of the aisle are weighing the direction of their parties – and their chances of winning over the gen

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

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report about battles between moderate and progressive candidates in Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Minnesota is holding its partisan primary elections on Tuesday, less than three months before voters will decide the governorship and key congressional races. Here are the most notable races to watch in Minnesota this election cycle: Governor The most high-profile race in Minnesota this year is undoubtedly the gubernat

Wisconsin weighs a democratic socialist governor and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries  CNN

What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide  Toronto Star

The Democratic Party's ideological divide moves into new territory

Voters in five states are gearing up for another big primary day on Tuesday. Connecticut, Vermont, Minnesota and Wisconsin are holding elections for state and federal offices while South Carolina is having a special primary for late Sen. Lindsey Graham's open Senate seat. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Jonah Kaplan and Ta

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election

Secretary of State Steve Simon attributed the turnout to high-profile governor and Senate contests.

Four states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress and state offices, in a day that will put the various factions of the Democratic Party to the test ahead of the November elections

Four states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress and state offices, in a day that will put the various factions of the Democratic Party to the test ahead of the November elections

Progressive left candidates' recent victories in primaries have stoked fears of divisions ahead of the upcoming November mid-terms among the Democratic Party.

John Prideaux, our executive editor, on why the left is focusing on the wrong kind of candidate

AIPAC’s Donors Seem To Have A Favorite Candidate In A Key Democratic Primary  HuffPost

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Steven Ekovich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at American University of Paris. The Michigan Democratic Senate primary offers a revealing case study of the struggle between ideological conviction and electoral pragmatism. Ericovich argues that while progressive candidates ha