In Wisconsin, the progressive left secured a victory in a Senate primary, marking a setback for Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, in the gubernatorial primary. Crowley, supported by mainstream Democrats and retiring Gov. Tony Evers, will face GOP nominee Tom Tiffany in the general election.
The Democratic primary season has seen significant changes, with several long-serving incumbents being defeated, including Rep. John Larson in Connecticut, who lost to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin. This trend reflects a push for generational change within the party.
In Republican primaries across several states, including South Carolina, Trump-backed candidates faced mixed results. Appointed Sen. Darline Graham will enter a runoff after failing to secure a majority, while Trump’s endorsement did not help Mike Lindell in Minnesota, where he lost the gubernatorial primary.
The outcomes of these primaries highlight the ongoing ideological battles within the Democratic Party and the varying influence of Trump within the Republican Party.