Tuesday, August 12, 2026, marked primary election day in six US states, featuring runoffs in multiple races across both major parties.

In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Representative Angie Craig. Meanwhile, the Republican gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin remains too close to call.

Also in Minnesota, businessman Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Republican governor’s primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth.

In South Carolina, Darlene Graham advanced to the Republican Senate runoff to succeed her late brother, Lindsay Graham, who died suddenly last month.

France 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani provided further insights on these developments.

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