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Live election results: Polls close in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries; Darline Graham advances to runoff

Live election results: Polls close in Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries; Darline Graham advances to runoff

Key races include Minnesota's governor contest, where President Trump has backed Mike Lindell, and democratic socialist Francesca Hong's Wisconsin governor bid.
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The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s direction

The Latest: Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota test the Democratic Party’s direction

Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin
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Democrats' battle between progressive and moderate in Wisconsin governor's race too close to call

Democrats' battle between progressive and moderate in Wisconsin governor's race too close to call

By Renee Hickman Aug 11 (Reuters) - Democratic socialist Francesca Hong and moderate David Crowley were locked in a tighter-than-expected battle for Wisconsin's closely watched Democratic gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday, in a key test for the appeal of progressive candidates in the
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Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

Tuesday's takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats

The Democratic Party's ideological divide moved into new and uncertain territory, with prominent races in Wisconsin and Minnesota framing the fight between left-leaning candidates and their centrist opponents
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In Upper Midwest primaries, a test of progressive energy and Trump's influence

In Upper Midwest primaries, a test of progressive energy and Trump's influence

By Renee Hickman Aug 11 (Reuters) - Minnesota and Wisconsin's gubernatorial primaries on Tuesday feature two candidates situated at the far end of their parties' ideological spectrums.
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Wisconsin Democrats nominate moderate Crowley for governor; Trump ally beaten in Minnesota

Wisconsin Democrats nominate moderate Crowley for governor; Trump ally beaten in Minnesota

By Renee Hickman Aug 11 (Reuters) - Moderate David Crowley beat Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in a tight race for Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary election, a closely watched vote seen as a key test for the appeal of progressive candidates in the battleground state. 
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Voting ends in Upper Midwest primaries, a test of progressive energy and Trump's influence

Voting ends in Upper Midwest primaries, a test of progressive energy and Trump's influence

By Renee Hickman Aug 11 (Reuters) - Polls closed on Tuesday in U.S. gubernatorial primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin featuring two candidates at the far end of their parties' ideological spectrums.
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The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primary

The Latest: Democratic socialist is neck and neck with moderate in Wisconsin governor primary

Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin
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The Latest: Darline Graham advances to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

The Latest: Darline Graham advances to GOP runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Primary elections are taking place in six U.S. states — Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin
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Early takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in Tuesday's primaries

Early takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in Tuesday's primaries

The Democratic Party's ideological divide moved into new and uncertain territory, with prominent races in Wisconsin and Minnesota framing the fight between left-leaning candidates and their centrist opponents
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Tuesday's takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in primaries

Tuesday's takeaways: Some seasoned candidates and a famous name advance in primaries

The Democratic Party's ideological divide moved into new and uncertain territory, with prominent races in Wisconsin and Minnesota framing the fight between left-leaning candidates and their centrist opponents
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Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election