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Voting ends in US midwest primaries

Voting ends in US midwest primaries
France 24 Wednesday 12 August 2026, 15:29 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a runoff in the Senate primary.

Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a runoff in the Senate primary. Yuka Royer has the story. [Image text:] HARTLAND,WISCONSIN,UNITED STATES YuBetcha! Betcha YouB OMTIFFANY TIFFAN JVESSOR TOM TIFFANY FORCOVEANES WiSCO
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