Lindell Loses Minnesota GOP Primary; Democrats See Mixed Results
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The Story
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth defeated MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday. Lindell, who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement, refused to concede, alleging voting anomalies. Demuth secured 43.6 percent of the vote to Lindell's 32.3 percent, according to early results. In Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong by approximately 3,000 votes. The Associated Press called the race early Wednesday morning with Crowley ahead by less than a percentage point. In Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig by roughly 20 percentage points. Flanagan, a supporter of universal healthcare and halting military support for Israel, was endorsed by Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. These results come as Democrats aim to redefine their identity ahead of the November midterms following losses in 2024. While Wisconsin rejected a DSA-endorsed candidate, Minnesota voters chose a progressive candidate. Democrats are attempting to regain power after Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, secured the White House and Congress in 2024. Progressive candidates have capitalized on economic anger, promising higher taxes on the wealthy and universal healthcare. In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham will advance to a runoff election for the Republican nomination.
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What they agree on
- Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for Minnesota governor, defeating Mike Lindell.
- Mike Lindell refused to concede the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary.
- Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for the Minnesota Senate seat.
- David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, defeating Francesca Hong.
Where they split
- Some outlets emphasize Mike Lindell's refusal to concede and his allegations of voting anomalies, while others focus on Lisa Demuth's victory and the implications for the Republican party.
- Coverage varies in the degree to which it highlights the ideological battle within the Democratic party, particularly in Wisconsin between Crowley and Hong.
- Some sources frame Peggy Flanagan's victory as a win for progressives, while others note she is progressive but not DSA-endorsed, contrasting with Hong's defeat.
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