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Connecticut, Vermont primaries underscore Democratic divide

Voters in Connecticut and Vermont decided primary races that highlighted the Democratic Party’s tensions between moderates and its progressive wing and demands for generational change in Congress.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 9:58 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Voters in Connecticut and Vermont went to the polls Tuesday to decide primary contests. The races showcased the Democratic Party’s struggle between moderates and its progressive left wing and growing calls for generational change in Congress.