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Democratic strategist reflects on Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries

NPR’s Juna Summers interviewed Amanda Litman about Aug. 11 Democratic primary results in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

SourcesThe Guardian12:37 UTCNPR20:59 UTCSave

Key points

From The Guardian’s report
  • Wisconsin governor race: Francesca Hong narrowly defeated by David Crowley amid left-wing challenge.
  • Connecticut boosts new energy in Dems as Luke Bronin defeats John Larson in district 1.
  • Alabama redraw dilutes Black voting power, figures faces new district challenger Rhett Marques.
  • Darline Graham advances to runoff in SC Republican primary to replace Lindsey Graham.
  • Minnesota primary tests Trump influence as Mike Lindell loses to Lisa Demuth amid immigration debate.

Why it matters. The outcomes offer insight into recent Democratic primary performance and campaign strategy in both states.

What to watch. Further coverage of Democratic primary performance and strategy following the Wisconsin and Minnesota results.

Coverage

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“Six key takeaways from this week’s primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond as midterms approach”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Wisconsin governor race: Francesca Hong narrowly defeated by David Crowley amid left-wing challenge.
  • Connecticut boosts new energy in Dems as Luke Bronin defeats John Larson in district 1.
  • Alabama redraw dilutes Black voting power, figures faces new district challenger Rhett Marques.
  • Darline Graham advances to runoff in SC Republican primary to replace Lindsey Graham.
  • Minnesota primary tests Trump influence as Mike Lindell loses to Lisa Demuth amid immigration debate.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Six key takeaways from this week’s primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and beyond as midterms approach”
Key points from The Guardian
  • Wisconsin governor race: Francesca Hong narrowly defeated by David Crowley amid left-wing challenge.
  • Connecticut boosts new energy in Dems as Luke Bronin defeats John Larson in district 1.
  • Alabama redraw dilutes Black voting power, figures faces new district challenger Rhett Marques.
  • Darline Graham advances to runoff in SC Republican primary to replace Lindsey Graham.
  • Minnesota primary tests Trump influence as Mike Lindell loses to Lisa Demuth amid immigration debate.

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