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Aug 16, 2026
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After more bruising primary fights, Democrats are once again uniting heading into November.

After David Crowley defeated Francesca Hong for the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, not only did Hong graciously endorse Crowley…

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Francesca Hong For Governor@FrancescaHongWI
The last 11 months have been one of the greatest joys of my life. Traveling the state, meeting people in churches and dive bars and bike races and dance parties and in their homes, and hearing about what matters most to them informed every decision we made on the trail. It will
4:15 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 311K Views

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But Hong joined Crowley and the entire Wisconsin Democratic slate for a unity brunch…

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Sarah Godlewski@SarahforWI
United! Let’s go.
5:22 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 185K Views

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Which included Sarah Godlewski, Wisconsin’s Secretary of State, who is Crowley’s pick for Lieutenant Governor.

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Sarah Godlewski@SarahforWI
Had to stop for ice cream in Racine! Keeping the Tony Evers tradition going🍦
11:03 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 40K Views

59 Replies · 77 Reposts · 832 Likes

Crowley announced a massive fundraising haul in the wake of his victory.

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Philip Shulman@PhilipShulman
BREAKING: @DavidCCrowley announces raising over $1.5 million dollars in first 24 hours from thousands of Wisconsinites.
1:42 PM · Aug 13, 2026 · 109K Views

33 Replies · 123 Reposts · 634 Likes

Also on Tuesday, in Minnesota, after Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, Craig also graciously endorsed Flanagan.

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Heartland Signal@HeartlandSignal
"I just called the lieutenant governor to congratulate her on her hard-fought victory. And to offer her my full and complete support going forward." Rep. Angie Craig endorses Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in the M US Senate race.
4:27 AM · Aug 12, 2026 · 49.7K Views

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And as an added dose of schadenfreude, My Pillow Guy Mike Lindell, who was endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Republican nomination for Minnesota Governor. Except he won’t concede.

Because of course 🙄

This Democratic unity comes amid new polls showing Democrats surging in the race for U.S. Senate in Ohio…

In North Carolina…

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InteractivePolls@IAPolls2022
NORTH CAROLINA POLL - Senate 🟦 Roy Cooper: 51.5% 🟥 Michael Whatley: 39% Cooper +12.5 — his largest lead of the cycle (was +4 in Sep 25) —— 🔵 US Senate: Cooper +12.5 🔵 Supreme Court: Ears +4.3 🔵 Generic ballot: Dems +5.3 —— • Harper Polling (recalled Trump 48-44) •
5:46 PM · Aug 13, 2026 · 84.3K Views

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In Michigan…

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Democrats Deliver@DemzDeliver
🚨 BREAKING: New poll finds Abdul El-Sayed beating Republican Mike Rogers by 6 points in Michigan. He is running on Medicare for All and taxing the rich.
9:44 PM · Aug 15, 2026 · 426K Views

1.06K Replies · 1.46K Reposts · 9.5K Likes

And…what is happening in Kansas…?

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