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Will the Left Keep Winning in the Midwest? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.

11 août 2026 à 05:02
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.

The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms

10 août 2026 à 05:02
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.

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The campaign of Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor of Wisconsin, has recruited about 7,000 volunteers, knocked on hundreds of thousands of doors and hosted roughly 500 canvassing events.

Francesca Hong Said Thanksgiving Should Be Canceled. Can Wisconsin Voters Forgive Her?

5 août 2026 à 16:42
“Cancel Thanksgiving,” she wrote. “VDay” brings out “the worst of humanity,” she mused. Francesca Hong’s old social media posts get a fresh look ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor.

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Francesca Hong has struggled to explain past stances on social media with the primary approaching.

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Rises in Crowded Wisconsin Governor Race

27 juillet 2026 à 08:19
Democrats must decide what brand to put forward: an establishment name or a candidate on the left who has garnered excitement.

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Democratic candidates for governor of Wisconsin at a candidate forum included, from left to right in seats: Kelda Roys, Francesca Hong and Joel Brennan.
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