Global Politics Report Editorial
Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
Key Data
Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Election
Published: Aug. 12, 2026 at 09:21 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times