Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary, setting up a possible historic first: she could become the first Native woman in the U.S. Senate. Her victory was the latest for the progressive wing of the party over centrists in the Midwest.
In the same state, Rep. Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for reelection in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, according to CBS News projections. The progressive congresswoman secured the nomination for the 2026 election.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Trump-backed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. She will run to replace outgoing Gov. Tim Walz in November.
In Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont won the Democratic primary for governor, beating state Rep. Josh Elliott, who had pledged to raise taxes on the wealthy and move the state in a more progressive direction.
In Michigan, the Democratic Senate primary produced two winners, though only one was on the ballot. Hasan Piker's alliance with Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed could reshape the state's Senate race, while Republican nominee Mike Rogers eyes a narrow path to victory.
The results underscore a strong night for progressive candidates in Democratic primaries, particularly in the Midwest, as the party's left wing continues to gain ground.