Democrats clash in Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries as key midterm races take shape
In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith. The primaries, held alongside Wisconsin's, are seen as an early test of the party's direction ahead of the November midterms.
The ideological divide within the Democratic Party surfaced again on Tuesday as voters in Minnesota and Wisconsin headed to the polls for closely watched primaries. In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is competing against moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig for the nomination to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
The contest arrives as major midterm races take shape across the country. The outcome is likely to offer an early signal of which wing of the party — progressive or moderate — carries more weight with primary voters heading into November.
Wisconsin held its own primary races the same day, reflecting a similar dynamic playing out nationally. Strategists say the results from both states will help clarify how Democrats plan to position themselves in competitive districts during the midterm campaign.
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