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Primary Voter Guide: Everything you need to know Tuesday, from primers and poll locations to how to find election results
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Josh Skluzacek , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Voters will help determine nominees for their party's ballot in November.
Primary elections are taking place in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Voters will help determine nominees for their party's ballot in November. Some local and nonpartisan races will also be on the ballot for certain voters.
To prepare, voters can find information on what's on the ballot and the location of their polling place, along with its hours of operation. Further details are available for those looking for more information on the primary election, including main races, sample ballots, and rules for polling places.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Primary elections are taking place in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Voters will help determine nominees for their party's ballot in November. Some local and nonpartisan races will also be on the ballot…
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