Progressive candidates in Wisconsin and Minnesota make final pushes

Key Points:

• Progressive candidates in Wisconsin and Minnesota are intensifying their campaigns ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, challenging Democratic establishment favorites and causing concern among party leaders about electability in November.
• In Wisconsin, democratic socialist Francesca Hong faces Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, endorsed by outgoing Gov. Tony Evers, in a chaotic four-way Democratic governor primary complicated by recent candidate withdrawals and ongoing absentee votes.
• Republicans are financially supporting Hong in Wisconsin, viewing her as a weaker general election opponent against GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is endorsed by Donald Trump and positioned as a staunch conservative.
• In Minnesota, the Democratic Senate primary features moderate Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with the race influenced by recent controversies over federal immigration enforcement and significant campaign spending favoring Craig.
• Additional Democratic primaries in Connecticut and Vermont highlight internal party challenges, with progressive candidates contesting veteran incumbents and moderate governors seeking re-election amid growing left-wing pressure.