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Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives

The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…

Roll Call · Aug 12

Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Aug 11

‘It’s not a disease’: Bill Maher calls out Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong over her ‘proximity to whiteness’ comments about her son

Maher believes Democrats should stop negatively treating whiteness.

We Got This Covered · Aug 9

Francesca Hong's Hateful Holidays, Burrito Prices, and Woke 1.0

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi cover all of the politically charged food takes of the week from Thanksgiving to burritos.

Reason · Aug 6

After Michigan, Wisconsin Democrats now face a party divide in key gubernatorial and congressional primary elections

The slew of Democratic primaries underscores a growing divide within the party

The Independent UK · Aug 6

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK · Aug 4

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Reason · Aug 3

Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race

Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges ahead

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Mandela Barnes Exits Wisconsin Governor Race Following Party Review of 2025 Sexual Misconduct Claims

Mandela Barnes exits the Wisconsin governor race amid unverified misconduct claims, leaving Francesca Hong as the leading candidate ahead of the 11 August primary.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30