Progressive Wing Faces Wisconsin Test as Minnesota Secures Key Primary Wins

Minnesota delivered clear progressive wins, with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating Angie Craig for the Democratic nomination in the open U.S. Senate race and Rep. Ilhan Omar winning another Democratic primary in the Twin Cities area. In Wisconsin, the governor’s race remains too close to call as Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, advances in a highly watched primary, pushing a platform of higher wages, paid leave, and a pause on new AI data centers amid scrutiny of older posts. The results collectively test the durability of the progressive surge in two pivotal battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms.