6 states have primaries Tuesday. Here's what you need to know

NPR | By Anya van Wagtendonk,

A Martínez

Published August 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM EDT

A democratic socialist has shaken up the race for Wisconsin governor and Minnesota also sees a battle between a progressive and a moderate in primaries also fought in South Carolina.

Anya van Wagtendonk

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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