Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
The Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota. Photograph: EJ_Rodriquez/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota. Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, initially sought a third term, but dropped his bid after ongoing fraud scandals threatened to distract from the race.Tina Smith, the Democratic US senator, decided not to run again, saying she wanted to spend time with her grandkids and make way for new faces in the chamber.
- ▪The Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota.
- ▪Photograph: EJ_Rodriquez/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota.
- ▪Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, initially sought a third term, but dropped his bid after ongoing fraud scandals threatened to distract from the race.Tina Smith, the Democratic US senator, decided not to run again, saying she wanted to spend
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The Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota. Photograph: EJ_Rodriquez/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Minnesota state capitol in St Paul, Minnesota. Photograph: EJ_Rodriquez/Getty ImagesUS midterm elections 2026Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and RepublicansFrom progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both partiesRachel LeingangTue 11 Aug 2026 06.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMinnesota voters on both sides of the aisle are weighing the direction of their parties – and their chances of winning over the general electorate – in marquee statewide races on Tuesday.On the left, Peggy Flanagan, the state lieutenant governor and a progressive, faces off against Angie Craig, a…
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