Wisconsin and Minnesota Primaries Highlight Democratic Ideological Divide

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, right, talks as David Crowley listens during a primary debate in

Primary elections on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, across Wisconsin and Minnesota highlight sharp ideological divisions within the Democratic Party. Insurgent progressive candidates challenged establishment figures in high-stakes gubernatorial and Senate races, testing whether the party’s left wing can win swing-state voters crucial for future national majorities. Wisconsin Governorship Race Tests Progressive Viability in a Crucial … Read more