Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries test Democrats' momentum
Voters in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina cast primary ballots on Tuesday, in contests seen as a gauge of Democratic momentum ahead of November. Progressive candidates are hoping to extend a recent string of primary wins in the two Midwestern states.
Polls began closing across Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina on Tuesday as voters cast primary ballots in contests being watched closely for signs of political momentum heading toward November. The elections mark some of the first major primary tests since a wave of recent Democratic primary victories drew national attention.
Progressive Democratic candidates are hoping to extend that winning streak in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where recent primary contests have favored more left-leaning contenders over establishment-backed rivals. Turnout and margins in both states are expected to offer an early read on the party's direction ahead of the broader election cycle.
Results are expected to be reported through Tuesday night as counties finish tallying ballots. National party strategists on both sides are watching the outcomes for signals about voter enthusiasm and which primary strategies are resonating with the electorate this cycle.
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