Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes, dealing a blow to the progressive left's momentum Tuesday in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, after his own polling indicated he was behind by nearly 20 points. Why it matters: Crowley's win could breathe new life into a center-left that had been losing primary after primary in recent months, from last week's Senate contest in Michigan to House races across the country . Yes, but: The day wasn't a total loss for progressives. - In the day's other big ideological showdown between Democrats, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a progressive, defeated moderate Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's Senate primary by 20 points.…
What were the results of the Democratic primary for governor in Minnesota?
Sen. Amy Klobuchar won the Democratic primary easily and will face state House Speaker Lisa Demuth, who defeated Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell for the GOP nomination.
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In the Minnesota Senate primary, who were the candidates and what was the result?
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated moderate Rep. Angie Craig by 20 points. Flanagan is set to face GOP nominee Michele Tafoya, a former NFL TV reporter, in November.
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What historical significance would a victory for David Crowley hold for the state of Wisconsin?
A win for David Crowley would make him the first Black governor in Wisconsin history.
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Who is the Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin according to the article?
The GOP nominee is Rep. Tom Tiffany. If he wins, he would be the first person who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential results to become governor of a top swing state.
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What were the primary campaign controversies surrounding Francesca Hong during the Wisconsin Democratic primary?
Hong's campaign was dominated in its final week by past social media posts, which included calls to "cancel Thanksgiving" and to defund the police.
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Who won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor and by what margin?
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated socialist Francesca Hong by approximately 3,000 votes. This victory occurred despite Crowley's own polling previously indicating he was trailing by nearly 20 points.
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