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Karen Stokes
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Karen Stokes is a Milwaukee-based freelance journalist with more than 16 years of experience reporting on local and national politics, as well as community interest stories that highlight culture, social issues, and civic engagement for local, regional, and national publications.
Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota in victory for progressive flank
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Max Nesterak / Minnesota Reformer
Aug 12, 2026, 1:35 PM CT
Tiffany cruises to victory in GOP primary as Varnam wins upset in lieutenant governor race
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Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner
Aug 12, 2026, 1:33 PM CT
Lisa Demuth beats Trump-endorsed Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor
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Michelle Griffith / Minnesota Reformer
Aug 12, 2026, 1:32 PM CT
Minnesota primary breaks turnout record with over 1.1 million ballots cast
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Michelle Griffith / Minnesota Reformer
Aug 12, 2026, 1:10 PM CT
Fred Clark wins the Democratic nomination in the 7th CD
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Examiner Staff / Wisconsin Examiner
Aug 12, 2026, 1:05 PM CT
Republican U.S. Rep. Weid will face Democrat Rick Crosson in 8th CD
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Erik Gunn / Wisconsin Examiner
Aug 12, 2026, 1:04 PM CT
Yee Leng Xiong wins Democratic primary race for Wisconsin treasurer
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Madison365 staff / Madison365
Aug 12, 2026, 1:03 PM CT
An election night error overshadowed Milwaukee’s improvements at processing absentee ballots
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Alexander Shur / Votebeat
Aug 12, 2026, 1:01 PM CT
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers gives green light to Line 5 tunnel
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Kyle Davidson / Michigan Advance
Aug 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CT