Primaries Deliver Mixed Night in Democrats' Tug-of-War

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Summary

Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall recaps a mixed night of Democratic primaries: a moderate narrowly won Wisconsin's gubernatorial nomination while a progressive easily took Minnesota's Senate primary, and Republican contests showed limited Trump endorsement sway.

  • Wisconsin Democratic primary: Moderate David Crowley edges progressive Francesca Hong in the governor's race.
  • Minnesota Democratic primary: Progressive Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats moderate Angie Craig for the open Senate seat.
  • Minnesota Republican primary: Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses the gubernatorial nomination.
  • South Carolina special election: Trump-endorsed Darlene Graham fails to win outright and faces a runoff against Ralph Norman.
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