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Left vs Center in Key Democratic Primaries | Honolulu News
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Democrats are locked in a fierce internal battle between progressive and centrist wings, with high-stakes primaries unfolding in Wisconsin and Minnesota. In Wisconsin, socialist state rep Francesca Hong leads the governor’s race — a critical swing state where winning the top office could reshape electoral maps and influence future House control and even the 2028 presidential race. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces off against Rep. Angie Craig for a Senate seat, as the party grapples with whether to prioritize bold left-leaning policies or moderate appeal. The outcome in both states will reveal which faction holds the upper hand — and how that shapes the Democratic Party’s national strategy for years to come.
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