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1. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Anya van Wagtendonk

   In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor (opens the original)

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   Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, according to a race call by the Associated Press. He narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist whose campaign had challenged the party establishment. Crowley had at one point actually suspended his foundering campaign, facing low poll ratings and scarce campaign funds. But he relaunched it days later with the backing of outgoing Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in an effort t

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2. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Anya van Wagtendonk

   6 states have primaries Tuesday. Here's what you need to know (opens the original)

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   President Trump may not be on the ballot, but he's a big factor in several of today's races. In Minnesota, Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for governor. He's the MyPillow guy who echoed Trump's false denials about the 2020 election results. And Trump is backing the sister of Lindsey Graham, Darline, for Senate in South Carolina. MARTÍNEZ: Alabama, Connecticut and Vermont are also holding primaries today. But the most watched races might be where Democrats are deciding whether they want progressives

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