Minnesota Primaries See Key Victories; Wisconsin Gubernatorial Race Too Close to Call
Primary election results from Minnesota and Wisconsin revealed key takeaways. In Minnesota, prominent races included the GOP primary for governor where Lisa Demuth secured victory, and the US Senate primary where Peggy Flanagan won. Other notable races were the 2nd…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 12, 2026 —
Voters in Minnesota and Wisconsin cast their ballots in primary elections, with results shaping the upcoming general election landscape.
In Minnesota, the Republican primary for governor saw Lisa Demuth emerge as the victor. On the U.S. Senate side, Peggy Flanagan secured the win in the Democratic primary.
Several other key races in Minnesota also concluded their primary contests. These included the race for the 2nd Congressional District, the election for State Auditor, the contest for Secretary of State, and the race for Hennepin County Attorney. Specific results for these Minnesota races were not detailed in the provided summary.
Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, the Democratic primary for governor remained undecided. The race was characterized as too close to call, with projections indicating a potential for a recount to determine the final outcome.
Further details on the margins of victory, specific candidates in other races, and the potential implications of these primary results were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Josh Skluzacek on kstp.com, see more information here.
