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The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert and two political strategists discuss what Tuesday’s primary election results mean for Minnesota politics and the November midterm elections.
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide

What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide

The Democratic Party's ideological divide is moving into new territory. In Tuesday's election, the main contest is in swing state Wisconsin where democratic socialist Francesca Hong wants to become her party's nominee for governor. A Democratic battle for an open Senate seat in Minnesota has become a familiar contest between centrist Rep. Angie Craig and liberal Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
by The Associated Press

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In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates

In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates

A week after the Michigan primary, tests of progressive power will play out in the Midwest, raising questions of whether far left candidates can win come November or if the GOP can pick up moderates.
by Clay Masters and Anya van Wagtendonk

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Flanagan wins DFL duel in Senate race, Tafoya claims GOP nod for open seat

Flanagan wins DFL duel in Senate race, Tafoya claims GOP nod for open seat

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan prevailed over U.S. Rep. Angie Craig for DFL nomination for an open Senate seat. On the GOP side, former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya beat out basketball player Royce White and former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze.
by Peter Cox

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