Progressive Candidates Face Off Against Dem Establishment in Key Primaries Tuesday Night

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are engaging in a heated battle against established Democrats ahead of Tuesday's elections, setting up a potential clash between progressive and establishment forces within the party. The candidates are making their final pitches as the election approaches, increasing pressure on Democratic leaders to take a stand on key issues. In Wisconsin, progressives are challenging incumbent Gov. Tony Evers' approach to policy, while in Minnesota, Senator Tina Smith faces a primary challenge from a progressive candidate. The outcome of these elections will have implications for the party's direction and control of key swing states.