Wisconsin Primary Results and What's Next | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin’s primary just delivered big surprises: Ismael Luna shocks the political scene by ousting longtime Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez in District 8, while Mitchell Berman secures the Democratic governor’s nod—setting up a high-stakes rematch with Bryan Steil. Voters are split between progressive voices like Francesca Hong and those rallying around freedom-first messaging. A tech glitch in Milwaukee delayed absentee results, but officials are rushing to fix it. This is just the opening act—the real battle for Wisconsin’s future heats up in November. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…