Democrats engaged in debates over age and ideology, while Republicans evaluated the impact of President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
As of August 12, 2026, supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley were gathering at a watch party in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, eagerly awaiting the election results.
In Minnesota, progressive Democrats celebrated a significant win in the Senate primary elections. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, a moderate Democrat achieved a narrow victory in the governor’s race. This outcome went against predictions, as many had anticipated an easy triumph for the party’s growing democratic socialist faction.