Democratic progressives and establishment set to clash in more primaries – US politics live
Summary
South Carolina is holding a special Republican primary to choose a candidate to replace Senator Lindsey Graham, who recently passed away. Meanwhile, Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota are highlighting a split between progressive and more traditional candidates as the parties prepare for the upcoming elections.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, died on July 11.
- Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham, Lindsey’s sister, as interim senator.
- South Carolina Republicans are holding a quick special primary to pick Graham’s replacement.
- If no one gets over 50% of the vote, a runoff will happen on August 25.
- Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota show a contest between left-wing and moderate candidates.
- Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, leads the Wisconsin governor primary race.
- Peggy Flanagan (progressive) and Angie Craig (centrist) compete for the Democratic Senate nomination in Minnesota.
- President Donald Trump recently took a secret military flight from Turkey due to an Iranian threat, reported by the Washington Post.
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