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Wisconsin Primary Aug. 11: $20 Wage Push vs Trump-Backed GOP

7/10/2026

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Wisconsin’s primary is on Aug. 11, 2026 with Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez.
Francesca Hong pushes a $20 minimum wage and a state-owned bank.
Joe Zepecki says Mandela Barnes leads the primary, while Neera Tanden warns a nominee could hurt election chances.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.)—endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump—has criticized the Democrats.
Missy Hughes and David Crowley withdrew to back Sara Rodriguez, who aired a $1 million health-care ad.

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Story summary

Wisconsin’s primary is on Aug. 11, 2026 with Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez.
Francesca Hong pushes a $20 minimum wage and a state-owned bank.
Joe Zepecki says Mandela Barnes leads the primary, while Neera Tanden warns a nominee could hurt election chances.
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.)—endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump—has criticized the Democrats.
Missy Hughes and David Crowley withdrew to back Sara Rodriguez, who aired a $1 million health-care ad.