Voters Head to Polls for Key Primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota

NPR · Semafor · first seen 11.08.2026

Voters are casting ballots in key primary races across South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. These elections highlight internal party divisions, particularly testing progressive momentum against moderates, as well as the influence of Donald Trump's endorsements.

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NPR — Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota pit progressives against moderates
NPR — In Minnesota and Wisconsin, competitive primaries will again test power of progressive candidates
Semafor — Voters head to polls in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Voters Head to Polls for Key Primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota

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