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A Free-for-All in Alaska as 17 Candidates Compete to Be Governor

16 août 2026 à 14:36
Facing huge decisions, the oil-rich, cash-poor state will send four candidates to the final ballot in November. With so many candidates chasing so few voters, the hunt is intense.

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“You go wherever there might be voters,” said Tom Begich, a Democrat and one of the 17 candidates running for governor in Alaska and hustling for votes.

Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party

13 août 2026 à 10:03
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.

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Francesca Hong speaking after losing the Wisconsin primary election. While democratic socialists planned to study Ms. Hong’s loss to improve their electoral fortunes, several said they viewed Tuesday’s result as strong proof of the movement’s rise.

How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary

12 août 2026 à 18:03
A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.

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David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, casting his ballot alongside his daughter at Milwaukee German Immersion School on Tuesday.

Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?

12 août 2026 à 18:51
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?

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Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was the front-runner in polls ahead of the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. But her bid came up short.

Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Governor Primary to Lisa Demuth

Par : Tim Balk
12 août 2026 à 13:10
After his loss in the state’s Republican primary for governor, Mike Lindell, a leading election denier, floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit defeat.

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Mike Lindell was endorsed last month by President Trump in the Minnesota governor’s race.

What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor

Par : Tim Balk
12 août 2026 à 04:38
The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

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The race between David Crowley and Francesca Hong was agonizingly close.

Center-Left Candidate Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor Primary

12 août 2026 à 04:05
The upset victory by David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, over Francesca Hong sets up a more traditional general election in November.

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David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, spoke to reporters after casting his ballot in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Lisa Demuth Defeats Trump-Endorsed Candidate Mike Lindell in GOP Primary for Governor of Minnesota

11 août 2026 à 23:32
Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

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Lisa Demuth, speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul early this year.

Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Primary for Governor

11 août 2026 à 21:28
The fourth-term U.S. senator jolted Minnesota politics early this year by mounting a bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.

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Senator Amy Klobuchar last month.

Tom Tiffany Wins Wisconsin’s Republican Primary for Governor

11 août 2026 à 21:28
Tom Tiffany, a conservative from western Wisconsin, said he would try to lower taxes, bring transparency to health care and protect farmland.

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Representative Tom Tiffany at the Capitol last year.

Areas to Watch in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary for Governor

11 août 2026 à 21:19
A race between Francesca Hong and David Crowley could highlight the fault lines between Madison and Milwaukee.

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In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead

11 août 2026 à 21:11
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.

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Casting ballots in Madison on Tuesday.

5 Things to Know About Francesca Hong, the Progressive Running for Wisconsin Governor

11 août 2026 à 20:57
The state assemblywoman, a democratic socialist, is a chef and former small business owner. Her campaign focused on economic issues.

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Francesca Hong has argued that her left-wing beliefs — such as free health care and a pause on data center construction — will resonate across the aisle.

5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin

11 août 2026 à 20:56
Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump’s backing.

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Representative Tom Tiffany was expected to easily win the Republican primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor

11 août 2026 à 23:40
Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.

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If Gov. Ned Lamont emerges victorious in the general election in November, he would become one of the longest-serving governors in Connecticut history.

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina

11 août 2026 à 14:23
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.

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Senator Darline Graham, who was appointed to complete the remainder of the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s term, is also running to succeed her brother for a full term. She faces four others in the special Republican primary.
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