Five key takeaways from this week’s primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond as midterms approach
Primaries in several states this week produced notable upsets and highlighted generational shifts within both parties. In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeated progressive Francesca Hong in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, while Connecticut saw Luke Bronin unseat long‑time incumbent John Larson. Redistricting in Alabama and a runoff in South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary further underscored the evolving political landscape ahead of the midterms.
- ▪Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist, was narrowly beaten by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary.
- ▪Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated incumbent Congressman John Larson in Connecticut’s 1st congressional district, reflecting a push for newer Democratic leadership.
- ▪Alabama’s newly redrawn congressional map, approved after a Supreme Court decision, eliminates a majority‑Black district and challenges Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures.
- ▪Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary for the U.S. Senate.
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David Crowley, now the Democratic nominee for governor, greets supporters at a campaign rally on 10 August in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDavid Crowley, now the Democratic nominee for governor, greets supporters at a campaign rally on 10 August in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty ImagesUS politicsFive key takeaways from this week’s primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond as midterms approachPrimaries across US included Darline Graham advancing to runoff, while progressive Francesca Hong and MyPillow’s Mike Lindell fell shortRachel Leingang and Maanvi SinghWed 12 Aug 2026 08.37 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 08.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA series of primary elections on Tuesday shaped the future…
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