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Rep. John Larson becomes the ninth U.S. House incumbent to lose a primary this year to a non-incumbent

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, Brew.

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Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries.

Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

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First Thing: Anger after Trump’s secret flight swap appears to offer up staff and media as decoys

Democrats demand congressional briefing after passenger-laden Air Force One sent on decoy flight despite security scare

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US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced in South Carolina. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat.

The Economic Times

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory

Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic Party. Flanagan will now face Republican Michele Tafoya in the general election. Republicans see an opportunity in Minnesota's divided political landscape. Lisa Demuth secured the Republican nomination for governor.

The Economic Times

Wisconsin governor's race: Progressive vs moderate battle of Democrats remains too close to call

Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary contest between Francesca Hong and David Crowley is being watched as an indicator of progressive politics in a key state. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in the November general election. Tuesday's contests also questioned Donald Trump's endorsement influence in Republican primaries.

The Economic Times

Flanagan clinches Democratic Senate nod in Minnesota in win for progressives

The progressive momentum in Democratic Senate primaries continued Tuesday, with Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeating the more moderate Rep. Angie Craig in a high-stakes contest. But progressives were dealt a setback in neighboring Wisconsin, with state Rep. Francesca Hong, a self-described democratic socialist and the perceived front-runner in the…

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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger

State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate

The Guardian - US

Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans

From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both parties

The Guardian - US

Some Democrats regret Laken Riley Act

The law named after a murdered student boosted the admin’s immigration powers. Some Democrats are answering for it

Salon

At the Races: More Midwestern mayhem

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

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Tuesday’s primaries will give Democrats a big idea on how much the left has taken hold of the party

ANALYSIS: Michigan’s primary is over. The left’s takeover of the Midwest may have just begun, and that’s bad news for an establishment that thought it could contain them, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Congress breaks for the summer as they head home trying to save their jobs - but saddled with Trump

ANALYSIS: Congress left Washington with homework left undone. Eric Garcia writes about what to watch when the House and Senate are away

The Independent UK

Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary pits establishment-backed Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration emerging as a key divide. Flanagan has targeted Craig’s past support for tougher immigration enforcement, while Craig stresses her experience winning competitive elections.

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What to know about the Minnesota Senate election

Senate Democrats don’t have to wait long for their next big primary test. Their race for the open seat in Minnesota has fallen along familiar lines, and Tuesday will determine whether centrist Rep. Angie Craig or the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan comes out ahead. Craig, who flipped a…

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Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

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Democratic candidates sustain fundraising pace as GOP strains to keep up

Democratic Senate candidates continue to swamp their Republican rivals in fundraising, with new campaign finance data showing several of them sitting on staggering stockpiles of cash. They’ll need all of that cash to counter a potential floodgate of GOP spending following last month’s Supreme Court decision that cleared the way…

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At the Races: Artificial interference

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Michigan Republican Mike Rogers, biceps bulging and waving to a parade crowd. Minnesota…

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Six Democrats compete for Tina Smith's Minnesota Senate seat; Craig and Flanagan lead in endorsements and fundraising

Angie Craig (D), Peggy Flanagan (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026. As of June 2026, Craig and Flanagan led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.

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At the Races: Incumbents on the line

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Our friend Nathan L. Gonzales has cautioned against calling 2026 an “anti-incumbent election.” The…

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Not on Angie’s list: Seeking DFL Party endorsement

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig will not seek the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement at a state convention this weekend, even as she sets her sights on winning the party’s Senate nomination in an August primary. Her decision essentially clears the way for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan to win the party endorsement this…

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Democratic candidates start 2026 with a fundraising bang

Money continued to flow as the midterm election year kicked off. Fundraising reports covering the first three months of the year show that it was a fruitful first quarter for many congressional candidates, with a handful of Senate hopefuls reporting eight-figure hauls and some House candidates surpassing the $2 million…

Roll Call

At the Races: ICE breaker

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting.

Roll Call

Fight over ICE takes center stage in contested Senate primaries

The fallout from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota is reverberating in Senate races nationwide.

Roll Call

Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya running for Senate in Minnesota

Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is running for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring Democrat Tina Smith in Minnesota.

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