Minnesota Primaries Set Stage for Shifting Political Landscape | PiQ Markets
2 storiesUS Politics & PolicyUS presidential electionsRepublican Party (GOP) politics & primariesDemocratic Party politics & primaries
Minnesota Primaries Set Stage for Shifting Political Landscape
window 24h
IN SHORT
Minnesota voters are participating in primaries that could alter the state's political trajectory. Key contests include the Democratic Senate race and the Republican gubernatorial nomination, featuring an election denier endorsed by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, South Carolina Republicans are selecting a successor for the late Senator Lindsey Graham in a special primary. The interim appointee, Senator Graham's sister, also has Donald Trump's endorsement but is competing against multiple other candidates.
✉Newsletter
PiQ Daily
Pick your topics. Get only what matters, on your cadence.
Who's Involved
Minnesota voters
participating in state primaries
Angie Craig
candidate in Minnesota's Democratic Senate bid
Peggy Flanagan
candidate in Minnesota's Democratic Senate bid
Mike Lindell
Republican gubernatorial nominee candidate in Minnesota
Donald Trump
endorsing candidates in Minnesota and South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans
voting in a special primary
Lindsey Graham
late Senator whose successor is being chosen
Darline Graham
candidate for Senate successor in South Carolina
Key facts
Minnesota voters are participating in primaries.
The primaries could reshape Minnesota's political direction.
A key race in Minnesota is the Democratic Senate bid.
Mike Lindell is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Minnesota.
Mike Lindell is an election denier.
Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell.
South Carolina Republicans are voting in a special primary.
The South Carolina primary is to select a successor for the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham is running for the Senate seat in South Carolina.
Darline Graham is Senator Lindsey Graham's sister.
Darline Graham is the interim appointee to the Senate seat.
Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham.
Minnesota voters are heading to the polls for primaries that may significantly shift the state's political landscape. Among the critical races is the Democratic Senate bid, where Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan are competing. In the Republican gubernatorial nomination contest, election denier Mike Lindell has received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Concurrently, South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots in a special primary to choose a successor for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham, the senator's sister and current interim appointee, is running for the position. She also holds an endorsement from Donald Trump, though she faces competition from several other candidates in this race.
↳ Why This Matters
Minnesota voters are heading to the polls for primaries that may significantly shift the state's political landscape. Among the critical races is the Democratic Senate bid, where Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan are competing. In the Republican gubernatorial nomination contest, election denier Mike Lindell has received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
Frequently asked questions
The main contenders are Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and US Representative Angie Craig.
Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, is running against Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls.
Key issues include immigration enforcement, state fraud scandals, and party direction.
Minnesota leans Democratic; it has not elected a Republican statewide since 2006 and a Republican presidential candidate since 1972.
What Happens Next
01General election contests for governor and US Senate will shape up after Tuesday's primaries.
02The outcomes of these primaries will indicate the direction of the Democratic and Republican parties in Minnesota.
Get the newsletter.
Pick the topics you actually care about. We'll email when there's news worth your time, on the cadence you choose. Cancel any time from your account.
