Takeaways from primary night in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Connecticut

Recent primary elections across Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Connecticut produced several unexpected results. In Wisconsin, David Crowley secured a surprise gubernatorial victory over Francesca Hong, despite trailing in polls. While progressives faced this setback, they achieved significant wins in Minnesota and Connecticut. Other notable outcomes included the ousting of a longtime House incumbent and the defeat of a president-backed candidate. Additionally, Darline Graham advanced to a runoff as parties tested newcomers against established candidates.