What to watch for on primary night

By: J. Patrick Coolican

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 432

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Turnout. The 2018 DFL primary turnout — about 583,000 in the contested governor’s race; a bit more than 23% of registered voters turned out that year — was the most robust in many years, but the DFL-endorsed progressive candidate still lost. One thought would be that Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan needs a big turnout against Rep. Angie Craig, especially of younger, …

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