Lisa Demuth has won the Republican gubernatorial primary in Minnesota and will compete against the Democratic nominee in November to succeed Governor Tim Walz. Demuth's victory follows a campaign where she emphasized her legislative experience and addressed public concerns about government fraud. Governor Walz's decision not to run for a third term has significantly altered the political landscape of the race.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has won the Republican gubernatorial primary and will face the Democratic nominee in November. Demuth's victory follows a significant period of Republican losses in statewide elections in Minnesota, and she aims to address issues such as tax reduction and education improvement. Governor Tim Walz's decision not to seek re-election has reshaped the race, drawing attention to other potential candidates.
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has won the Republican gubernatorial primary and will face the Democratic nominee in November. Her victory comes after defeating MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and emphasizes her legislative experience. The race has been reshaped by Governor Tim Walz's withdrawal amid scrutiny over fraud in state programs.
Lisa Demuth has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Minnesota, defeating Kendall Qualls and Mike Lindell. Her victory comes as outgoing Governor Tim Walz withdraws from the race amid scrutiny over fraud in state programs. Demuth aims to address issues such as taxes, education, and fraud in her campaign.
Peggy Flanagan has secured victory in the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary. Her campaign emphasized progressive policies similar to those of other candidates in recent primaries, including healthcare reform and campaign finance changes.
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has secured victory in the Democratic primary for the Senate. This win reflects a growing trend of progressive candidates succeeding within the party.
Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, has secured the Democratic primary for the Senate. Her win indicates a continuing trend of progressive candidates succeeding within the party.
Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, has secured victory in the Democratic primary for the Senate, surpassing Representative Angie Craig. The primary was held on August 11, 2026.
Peggy Flanagan, the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating Representative Angie Craig. The primary election occurred on August 11, 2026.
Mike Lindell, founder of MyPillow, lost the Minnesota GOP primary to Demuth, who secured a lead of more than 15 percentage points. Lindell was one of several candidates in the race, including Kendall Qualls.
Mike Lindell, who received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota governor primary to Lisa Demuth. Demuth will face Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the fall election.
Mike Lindell, who received an endorsement from former President Trump, lost the Minnesota governor primary to Lisa Demuth. Demuth will face Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar in the general election.
Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic primary for the Minnesota Senate seat previously held by Tina Smith, defeating Rep. Angie Craig. Flanagan's victory was confirmed by Decision Desk HQ, and she will proceed to the general election.
The Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary is currently too close to call, with David Crowley and Francesca Hong leading by less than a 1-point margin. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. The primary has drawn national attention as a measure of socialist influence within the Democratic Party.
Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire reported that the program has struggled to schedule non-conference games with major programs like USC, Texas A&M, and NC State, all of which have declined requests. McGuire highlighted the implications this has for Texas Tech's strength of schedule and competitiveness in college football.
President Trump attended the first-ever Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, on August 12, 2026. The event, organized by his administration, focused on youth sportsmanship and biological sex categories in athletics, culminating in the crowning of one male and one female champion.
President Trump commented on an undisclosed plan to transfer him from Air Force One to a military plane, stating it was requested by the Secret Service. He emphasized that the decision was in the hands of the Secret Service and military.
Democrats in Vermont have selected Amanda Janoo as their nominee to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, who is seeking a sixth term. Scott, who has previously endorsed Nikki Haley and voted for Kamala Harris in the 2020 election, won 73% of the vote in his last re-election.
Democrats in Vermont have nominated Amanda Janoo to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in the upcoming election. Scott is seeking a sixth term and has previously received significant support in past elections.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to invest $10 million to $20 million in electroshock gloves for ICE officers to aid in de-escalation. These gloves, produced by Compliant Technologies, are designed to deliver low-level electrical pulses to distract individuals without causing harm. This initiative follows scrutiny of ICE's use of force during recent fatal incidents.
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