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2026 Democratic primary battles in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Progressive-versus-moderate clashes define contested Democratic primaries for Minnesota's Senate seat and Wisconsin's governorship, with Peggy Flanagan winning Minnesota's nomination.

4 stories289 sourcesUpdated Aug 18, 2026

In this storyline:Thomas P. Tiffany Peggy Flanagan David Crowley Angie Craig Kelda Roys Francesca Hong Tony Evers Joel Brennan

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Aug 12, 2026
In Minnesota's US Senate Democratic primary, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces moderate Rep. Angie Craig ahead of Tuesday's vote.
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Aug 12, 2026
Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary among Francesca Hong, David Crowley, Kelda Roys and Joel Brennan remains too close to call as they prepare to face Republican Tom Tiffany.
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Aug 17, 2026
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary over Angie Craig and will face Republican Michele Tafoya in November.
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Aug 18, 2026
A post-primary poll shows Wisconsin Democratic nominee David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by about four points ahead of November's gubernatorial election.

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Crowley Leads Tiffany in Post-Primary Wisconsin Poll

Polls conducted after Wisconsin’s primary show Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by about four percentage points in the gubernatorial race, with Crowley holding a larger lead among independents and a favorable rating edge. Tiffany’s campaign has focused on state-specific issues while Crowley seeks to tie Tiffany to the national political agenda.

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Flanagan Wins Minnesota Senate Primary

Peggy Flanagan won Minnesota’s DFL Senate nomination and will face Republican Michele Tafoya in November, framing her campaign as a grassroots, working-family alternative against moneyed interests. The win underscores strong ground organizing and broad support across greater Minnesota, with NBC News projecting a primary victory margin over Angie Craig.

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Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Nomination for Governor

Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial contenders Francesca Hong, David Crowley, Kelda Roys, and Joel Brennan are making closing arguments as they compete to challenge Republican Tom Tiffany, with Crowley riding Gov. Tony Evers’s endorsement and Hong pushing a progressive platform. The race is also being explored in WisPolitics-WisconsinEye interviews with five Democrats and GOP candidate Andrew Manske on key state issues, while campaigns widen across the state amid endorsements and protests.

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Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

In Minnesota’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces moderate Rep. Angie Craig, with Flanagan backed by national progressives and Craig supported by party leaders and allies, highlighting a high-profile clash within the DFL. The race is tightly watched as fundraising, endorsements, and policy contrasts—on immigration, governance, and record of electoral wins—frame a contest seen as a test of progressives’ momentum in a swing-leaning state ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

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