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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.

Le plan secret de Poutine pour gagner l'élection présidentielle française

12 août 2026 à 20:32
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South Carolina Senate Runoff Kicks Off With Chick-fil-A and Trump Calls

12 août 2026 à 17:20
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman emerged from a special election sprint on Tuesday to succeed Lindsey Graham. She will sell her closeness to President Trump. He will tout his conservatism.

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Senator Darline Graham plans to tout her closeness to President Trump in a two-week Republican primary runoff for a Senate Seat in South Carolina. Representative Ralph Norman plans to talk about his conservative credentials.

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.

Three Questions for Democrats After an Eye-Opening Loss for Progressives

12 août 2026 à 14:36
Democratic voters in key battlegrounds are showing themselves to be fiercely split. The party has a lot to hash out between now and 2028.

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David Crowley narrowly won the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin.

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.

How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton

12 août 2026 à 03:59
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

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Count Binface, played by the comedian Jon Harvey, being interviewed at a studio in London last month.

Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota

Par : Tim Balk
12 août 2026 à 01:17
The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.

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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota defeated Representative Angie Craig, a moderate, in the state’s Democratic primary race for Senate.

Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote

12 août 2026 à 00:01
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.

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Supporters of President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday at a campaign rally in Lusaka, Zambia.

Why Nigel Farage Is Running Against a ‘Trash Can’

Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconventional opponent: Count Binface.

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.
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