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Live election results: Democrats Craig and Flanagan face off, Republican Tafoya polls high in Senate race
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joey Peters and Cynthia Tu , as published by Sahan Journal
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the primary and the candidates' campaigns can be found through local news sources, including Sahan Journal, which is providing live election results and updates on the Senate race.
A closely watched primary is underway in Minnesota. Voters are deciding between two prominent candidates from the DFL. Fundraising efforts show a significant difference between the two, with one candidate having raised over a million dollars more than the other.
The candidates have distinct approaches, with one emphasizing experience and the other positioning as more progressive. Their campaigns have been marked by contention. Further information about the primary and the candidates' campaigns can be found through local news sources, including Sahan Journal, which is providing live election results and updates on the Senate race.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Sahan Journal Reading time: 1 min
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