Voters sent mixed messages in Tuesday's primaries
Summary
The NPR Politics Podcast analyzes mixed primary election results in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina. A moderate Democrat won Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, while progressives triumphed in Minnesota’s Senate race and Republicans rejected Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor. The episode also covers Trump’s pick advancing in South Carolina’s Senate special primary and an incumbent upset in Connecticut, highlighting voter demands for change and shifting political dynamics.
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Introduction and overview of primary election results
Wisconsin Democratic governor primary: Crowley vs. Hong
Minnesota Senate primary: Flanagan wins on immigration issues
Minnesota Republican Senate primary: Tafoya's moderate victory
Sponsor messages: Rosetta Stone, Jerry, and Lisa
Minnesota governor and Senate races: Lindell, Damoth, and Klobuchar
South Carolina special Senate primary: Darlene Graham advances
Connecticut House primary: Incumbent Larson ousted by Bronin
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