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Trump-backed Michael Alfonso wins crowded GOP primary for his father-in-law's former Wisconsin seat

August 12, 2026

Trump-backed Michael Alfonso wins crowded GOP primary for his father-in-law's former Wisconsin seat

Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy's 26-year-old son-in-law, defeated a crowded field to win the Republican nomination for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.

Cassie Smedile analyzes Dem socialist setback in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary

August 12, 2026

Cassie Smedile analyzes Dem socialist setback in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary

Republican strategist Cassie Smedile joins 'Fox & Friends First' to analyze the Democratic primary results in Wisconsin and Minnesota. She discusses how progressive and socialist candidates suffered major setbacks.

Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primary

August 12, 2026

Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primary

David Crowley defeated DSA member Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, setting up a general election against Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Minnesota House speaker Lisa Demuth wins GOP gubernatorial primary to replace Tim Walz in November

August 12, 2026

Minnesota House speaker Lisa Demuth wins GOP gubernatorial primary to replace Tim Walz in November

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth beat Trump-backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell for the GOP governor nomination to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz.

STATE OF PLAY: Highly watched Hong race remains too close to call as progressives notch key primary wins

August 12, 2026

STATE OF PLAY: Highly watched Hong race remains too close to call as progressives notch key primary wins

The Democratic Party's progressive wing faces critical tests in Upper Midwest primaries as Peggy Flanagan battles Angie Craig for Minnesota's Senate nod.

Ilhan Omar on track for fifth term as Minnesota voters maintain far-left streak

August 11, 2026

Ilhan Omar on track for fifth term as Minnesota voters maintain far-left streak

Ilhan Omar faced four challengers in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary as affordable housing and public safety dominated.

Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race

August 11, 2026

Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race

Rebecca Cooke won Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden this fall.

4-year-old dies after suffering electrical shock from clothes dryer inside Kansas home

August 11, 2026

4-year-old dies after suffering electrical shock from clothes dryer inside Kansas home

Authorities say the 4-year-old suffered an apparent electrical shock from a 220v clothes dryer while playing inside a southeastern Kansas home.

Republican survives primary on Tim Walz's old congressional turf as Dems eye seat flip

August 11, 2026

Republican survives primary on Tim Walz's old congressional turf as Dems eye seat flip

Brad Finstad faced challengers Gregory Goetzman and Oliver Morlan in the Minnesota 1st Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday.

Failed presidential candidate wins Dem primary for Midwest governor amid fraud scandal fallout

August 11, 2026

Failed presidential candidate wins Dem primary for Midwest governor amid fraud scandal fallout

Amy Klobuchar defeated long-shot challengers in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party primary as she seeks to replace Tim Walz amid a $9 billion fraud scandal.