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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Wisconsin and Minnesota hold primary elections for governor and U.S. Senate

Voters in Wisconsin and Minnesota are participating in primary elections this Tuesday to select candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. These contests feature competition between candidates representing different ideological wings of the Democratic Party.

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Why It Matters

The outcomes of these s will determine which candidates appear on the general election ballot for key executive and legislative offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Key Facts

  • Primary elections are occurring on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
  • The contests include nominations for the office of governor.
  • The contests include nominations for the office of U.S. senator.
  • The elections highlight ideological differences between candidates within the Democratic Party.

Who's Mentioned

personEmily Berge“Eau Claire City Council President”personNed Lamont“Connecticut Governor”personRebecca Cooke“Wisconsin House candidate”personJohn Larson“U.S. Representative”personMandela Barnes“Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor”personFrancesca Hong“Wisconsin state representative and gubernatorial candidate”personTony Evers“Wisconsin Governor”personJoe Biden“Former U.S. President”personDerek Van Orden“Republican U.S. Representative”locationWisconsin“State holding primary elections”locationMinnesota“State holding primary elections”personDavid Crowley“Milwaukee County Executive”personDarline Graham“Appointed U.S. Senator”personAngie Craig“Minnesota U.S. Representative”personTom Tiffany“Republican U.S. Representative”personLuke Bronin“Former Hartford mayor”organizationDemocratic Party“Political party holding primary contests”personPeggy Flanagan“Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and Senate candidate”personJosh Elliott“Connecticut state representative”personHenry McMaster“South Carolina Governor”personLindsey Graham“Late U.S. Senator”personDonald Trump“Former U.S. President”