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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Primary election results show mixed outcomes for party establishments and insurgent candidates

Primary elections held Tuesday across several states resulted in a mix of victories for both establishment figures and insurgent challengers, with several high-profile races heading to runoffs or remaining too close to call. Voters in various districts signaled a preference for generational change in some House races while favoring experienced incumbents in others.

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Why It Matters

These primary results determine the candidates who will appear on the November ballot, shaping the political direction of both parties and the composition of state and federal legislatures.

Key Facts

  • Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary between Francesca Hong and David Crowley remains too close to call.
  • Darline Graham advanced to a runoff for the South Carolina Senate seat, facing Rep. Ralph Norman in two weeks.
  • Connecticut Rep. John Larson lost his primary to former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin.
  • Minnesota Republicans nominated House Speaker Linda DeMuth for governor, rejecting Mike Lindell.
  • Michigan's Democratic Senate primary was decided by a margin of approximately 15,000 votes.
  • John Larson is the 10th House member to lose a primary this year.
  • Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. Amy Klobuchar won their respective gubernatorial nominations in Connecticut and Minnesota.
  • Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic nomination for governor over Rep. Angie Craig.

Who's Mentioned

personHaley Stevens“U.S. Representative from Michigan”personLinda DeMuth“Minnesota House Speaker and candidate for governor”personNed Lamont“Governor of Connecticut”personGretchen Whitmer“Governor of Michigan”personJohn Larson“U.S. Representative from Connecticut”personFrancesca Hong“Socialist candidate for Wisconsin governor”personTony Evers“Retiring Governor of Wisconsin”personMichele Tafoya“Republican candidate for Minnesota governor”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive and candidate for Wisconsin governor”personAmy Klobuchar“U.S. Senator from Minnesota”personDarline Graham“Candidate for South Carolina Senate seat”personAngie Craig“U.S. Representative from Minnesota”personMike Lindell“MyPillow founder and candidate for Minnesota governor”personRalph Norman“U.S. Representative and candidate for South Carolina Senate seat”personAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan”personLuke Bronin“Former Hartford mayor and candidate for U.S. House”personPeggy Flanagan“Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota”personLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator”personDonald Trump“Former President of the United States”