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Progressives Upset NY Democrats, Target Michigan Senate, Wisconsin Governor

7/30/2026

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Progressive primary challenges have ousted two New York House members, highlighting a Democratic split.
On August 4, 2026, Michigan voters will choose between progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed and Congresswoman Haley Stevens for an open Senate seat.
On August 11, 2026, progressive Francesca Hong leads the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary over her opponents.
Faiz Shakir, former Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign manager, says the split hinges on confronting corporate wealth, while some Democrats favor fundraising from moneyed interests.

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Progressive primary challenges have ousted two New York House members, highlighting a Democratic split.
On August 4, 2026, Michigan voters will choose between progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed and Congresswoman Haley Stevens for an open Senate seat.
On August 11, 2026, progressive Francesca Hong leads the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary over her opponents.
Faiz Shakir, former Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign manager, says the split hinges on confronting corporate wealth, while some Democrats favor fundraising from moneyed interests.