Voters head to polls in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Voters cast their ballots in primary elections across South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota on Tuesday, as the Midwestern primary season concluded. President Donald Trump endorsed candidates in South Carolina, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, aiding four potential nominees, but did not secure all endorsements.

Wisconsin Democrats aspired to nominate their first-ever swing state governor candidate, while Vermont's Republican governor faced a declining popularity rating. In Alabama, Republicans selected their nominee for the 2nd congressional district, which was readjusted after the Callais decision.

South Carolina's US Senate special election featured a two-round race, with Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, running against nine opponents, including President Trump, who endorsed her. Mark Lynch, an appliance chain store owner, and ex-Governor Mark Sanford also joined the contest. The top two candidates would face off in a runoff two weeks later.

In Connecticut, Democratic Governor Ned Lamont aimed for a third term, facing a left-leaning challenger, Josh Elliott, a state representative. Lamont, who had previously run as an anti-war candidate, promoted social programs and downplayed taxes. Elliott, backed by public financing, presented a challenge to Lamont's pragmatic approach.

In Connecticut's 1st Congressional District, incumbent Rep. John Larson faced a serious primary challenge from Luke Bronin, a progressive mayor of Hartford. Larson's campaign spent over $2 million against Bronin, arguing his seniority would benefit the state. Two other Democrats also sought the nomination, but struggled with fundraising.

In Wisconsin, Democratic candidate Francesca Hong led in the gubernatorial race, while center-left Democrats attempted to identify an alternative to socialist Rep. Angie Craig. In the 3rd Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Tom Tiffany's seat was contested by Gen Z influencer Michael Alfonso, who received endorsements from President Trump and his father-in-law, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.