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Democratic U.S. Senate primary
Coverage of Democratic U.S. Senate primary in the Nexus archive.
- The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states
Minnesota's Democratic U.S. Senate primary features a contentious race between Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with clashes over corporate ties, electability, and campaign funding. The race reflects broader Democratic Party divisions in Midwestern states like Michigan and Wisconsin, where progressive and moderate candidates compete in August primaries.