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Minnesota Democrats’ Senate primary flips as Angie Craig loses

8/13/2026

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Minnesota lieutenant governor defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Darlene Graham advanced to the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff to succeed her late brother Senator Lindsay Graham, who died last month.
Tuesday marked primary election day in six states, with runoffs in several races.

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Minnesota lieutenant governor defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota gubernatorial primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
Darlene Graham advanced to the South Carolina Republican Senate runoff to succeed her late brother Senator Lindsay Graham, who died last month.
Tuesday marked primary election day in six states, with runoffs in several races.