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Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Joey Cappelletti, Leah Askarinam And Josh Boak, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In Wisconsin, nearly 800,000 Democratic ballots were cast in a recent primary, the highest total for a midterm in over 20 years.
Democratic primary turnout has been high in several states, including Texas. The state saw a surge in Democratic turnout earlier this year. This trend is also observed in other states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia.
In Wisconsin, nearly 800,000 Democratic ballots were cast in a recent primary, the highest total for a midterm in over 20 years. 5 million Democratic voters. Further details on the Democratic primary turnout and its potential impact on the upcoming elections are available from KSAT 12.
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Category: government Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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