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Donalds joins historic field; progressive wins Florida upset
Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries deliver historic firsts, progressive upsets and losses for Trump-backed candidates ahead of November midterms.
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Midwest Primaries Test Democratic Party's Progressive Shift
Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries pit progressive candidates against establishment Democrats, testing the party's direction ahead of November.
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SC Republicans Vote in Primary to Replace Late Sen. Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with his sister Darline leading a crowded field.
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Michigan Senate Primary Tests Democrats' Future Direction
Michigan's Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against establishment-backed Haley Stevens in a race that could reshape the Democratic Party.
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Cori Bush Seeks Comeback in Missouri Primary Rematch
Cori Bush challenges Rep. Wesley Bell in Missouri's 1st District primary, testing AIPAC's influence and shifting Democratic views on Israel.
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2026 Senate Map Shifts as Primary Season Nears Finish
Analysis of the 2026 Senate battleground map as primaries near completion, with key races in North Carolina, Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas.
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Wisconsin Voters Cast Ballots in Chaotic Democratic Primary
Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic governor primary opens as socialist leads and ballot spoiling lawsuit looms
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Maine Dems Pick Troy Jackson to Challenge Collins for Senate
Maine Democrats chose former state Senate President Troy Jackson as nominee to face incumbent Susan Collins in a race that could decide Senate control.
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Democrats Put South Carolina First for 2028 Primary Calendar
The DNC approves South Carolina as the first primary state in 2028, elevating Black voters and reshaping decades of presidential nominating tradition.
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Whitmer Endorses Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in the competitive Democratic primary, backing the moderate against progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
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McConnell's Absence Threatens GOP's Signature Election Bill
Mitch McConnell's six-week absence stalls Trump's SAVE America Act, threatening the GOP's top election priority in a narrowly divided Senate.
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Bush-Bell Rematch Tests Democratic Party's Direction
Progressive Cori Bush and moderate Wesley Bell face off in Missouri's Aug. 4 primary rematch, testing AIPAC's influence and the Democratic Party's future.
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Arizona GOP Votes in Primaries for Governor, Top Offices
Arizona Republicans vote in primaries for governor and top state offices, with the Biggs-Schweikert race drawing national attention ahead of November.
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AIPAC Record Spending Tests Influence in Michigan Primary
AIPAC has spent close to $30 million backing Haley Stevens in Michigan's Senate primary, the largest test of the pro-Israel group's political influence.
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Republicans Defy Trump, Flood South Carolina Senate Race
Trump's endorsement of Darline Graham fails to clear the field as multiple Republicans enter the South Carolina Senate primary, testing his influence.
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Arizona Primary Tests GOP's Future: Moderation vs. MAGA
Arizona Republicans vote Tuesday in a primary pitting Trump-backed Andy Biggs against David Schweikert, testing whether the party can moderate to win.
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Maine Democrats Turn Chaos Into Coronation for Troy Jackson
After Platner's withdrawal over sexual assault allegations, Troy Jackson emerges as the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins.
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AIPAC Spending Record $30M in Michigan Senate Primary
AIPAC spent a record $30M backing Haley Stevens in Michigan's Senate primary, while Sanders and AOC rally for progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
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Biggs vs. Schweikert: Arizona GOP Primary Tests Direction
Biggs and Schweikert clash in Arizona's GOP gubernatorial primary, offering starkly different visions for the party's future in a critical swing state.
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Biggs vs. Schweikert: Competing Visions for Arizona GOP
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert face off in Arizona's GOP gubernatorial primary, offering starkly different visions for the party's future.
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Michigan Primary Tests if Pro-Israel Democrat Can Win
Rep. Haley Stevens faces Abdul El-Sayed in a Michigan Senate primary that tests whether a pro-Israel Democrat can prevail.
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Trump Endorses Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor
President Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, reshaping the Republican primary just weeks before the August 11 vote.
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Trump's Support Erodes Among White Working-Class Voters
Polling shows Trump's approval declining among white working-class voters, his core demographic, driven by economic concerns and the Iran war.
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Trump Ousts Election Commission Members in Voting Overhaul
President Trump fired all remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the federal agency unable to act months before the midterm elections.
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Trump Fires Election Commission Members Ahead of Midterms
President Trump fired all remaining Election Assistance Commission members, leaving the agency unable to act ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Victor Marx Wins GOP Nod for Colorado Governor, Splits Party
Victor Marx, a conservative activist with a controversial backstory, won the GOP nomination for Colorado governor, deepening party divisions.
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Senate Control in Play as Democrats Surge in Key Races
New NYT/Siena polls show Democrats competitive in six Republican-held Senate seats but not leading in enough to flip the chamber.
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Colorado Primaries: Outsiders Defeat Incumbents in Wave
Colorado primaries: Socialist Melat Kiros ousts 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette, AG Phil Weiser defeats Sen. Michael Bennet in a Democratic outsider wave.
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Letlow and Davis Win Louisiana Senate Runoffs, Set Showdown
Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis won their party runoffs in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, setting up a historic November general election contest.
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Trump-Backed Candidates Dominate GOP Primaries in 2026
Trump-backed candidates hold a near-perfect 98% success rate in GOP primaries as the 2026 midterms approach, reshaping the party.
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Mamdani-Backed Progressives Sweep New York Primaries
Mamdani-backed progressives sweep NYC congressional primaries, ousting two incumbents. AOC eyes 2028 as Trump warns blue states about socialist influence.
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Judge Blocks Trump Database for Voter Citizenship Checks
Judge rules Trump's SAVE database overhaul for voter citizenship checks unlawful, citing privacy violations and risk of wrongful purges.
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Trump-Backed Outsider Wins Colombian Presidential Election
Far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, narrowly wins Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a dramatic rightward shift.
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Hannah Pingree Wins Maine Primary, Blow to Platner
Hannah Pingree won Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary via ranked-choice voting, dealing a setback to scandal-plagued Senate hopeful Graham Platner.
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Experts Warn DHS Could Threaten Midterm Election Integrity
Local election officials warn that DHS under Secretary Markwayne Mullin may undermine the 2026 midterms rather than protect them.
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Officials Fear DHS Has Become a Threat to Midterm Elections
Voting officials fear DHS under Trump has shifted from election security partner to potential threat ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Cruz Breaks With Trump on Endorsements as Key Primaries Held
Sen. Ted Cruz endorses candidates against Trump's picks in Georgia and South Carolina, testing party unity as voters head to polls in five states.
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USPS Moves to Block Mail Ballots; FBI Raids Ohio Group
USPS proposes blocking mail ballots in noncompliant states as FBI raids an Ohio voting rights group and DOJ escalates California voter roll fight.
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Democrats Gain Clearer Path to Senate Majority in 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, giving Democrats a clearer path to the Senate majority. Republicans remain favored.
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Trump's Test: Evette Advances to South Carolina Runoff
Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette advances to a runoff in South Carolina's GOP primary, testing the president's endorsement power after an Iowa upset.
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Trump Previews Midterms Strategy with Baseless Fraud Claims
President Trump is making baseless claims of vote fraud in California as ballots are slowly counted, previewing his midterm strategy.
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Maine Senate Primary Rocked by Last-Minute Allegations
Graham Platner faces last-minute allegations from his former campaign director on primary day, in a race that could decide Senate control.
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Global Elections: Armenia, Peru, and Germany Vote
Armenia votes as Pashinyan pivots West; Peru holds presidential runoff amid democratic crisis; neo-Nazi candidate reaches mayoral runoff in Germany.
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Democracy Under Pressure: LA Race, NJ Crisis, Police
Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral lead erodes, NJ Gov. Sherrill faces the Delaney Hall crisis, and police partner with election officials nationwide.
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Becerra Advances to California Governor General Election
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November general election for California governor after June 2 primary, will face Republican Steve Hilton.
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GOP Rebukes Trump in Iowa Primary, Fidelity Month Launches
Zach Lahn defeats Trump's pick in Iowa GOP primary, Republican governors rebrand June as Fidelity Month, and more.
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Busy Primary Day Underway Across US as Voters Head to Polls
Voters across multiple states head to the polls for primary elections, with key races in Los Angeles, Texas, California, New Mexico, Iowa, and New Jersey.
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California Governor Primary: Three Candidates Vie for Top 2
Becerra, Hilton, and Steyer lead a crowded field in California's record-breaking gubernatorial primary as voters head to the polls June 2.
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California Governor Primary: Trump Pick Steve Hilton Leads
California's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday features Trump-endorsed Steve Hilton leading a crowded field. Here's what to know about the top candidates.
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Judge Declines to Block Trump Mail-In Voting Order
A federal judge in D.C. declined to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order, ruling the challenge premature. The order remains in effect.
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Talarico Targets Paxton's Scandals in Texas Senate Race
Democrat James Talarico pivots to attacking Ken Paxton's corruption scandals in Texas Senate race, giving Democrats their best chance at a statewide win.
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Can Democrats Win Back Young Men Souring on Trump?
Young men are rapidly abandoning Trump as his approval plummets. Democrats see an opening, but can they seize it before the 2026 midterms?
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California Democrats Face Crowded Race to Replace Newsom
With 61 candidates on the ballot and voters slow to turn out, California Democrats face a fractured primary to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Ken Paxton defeats four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff, reshaping the 2026 Senate race and fueling Trump-Senate GOP tensions.
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Burt Jones Leans Into Election Denialism in Georgia Race
Burt Jones, the leading GOP candidate for Georgia governor, embraces his role in the 2020 fake electors scheme as a campaign asset.
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Texas Republicans Vote in Cornyn-Paxton Senate Runoff
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton, with implications for the 2026 midterms.
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Platner Embraces Democratic Socialism at Sanders Rally
Graham Platner called for a 'political revolution' at a Bernie Sanders rally, embracing democratic socialism in a key 2026 Senate race.
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5 Key Moments in the Cornyn-Paxton Texas Senate Runoff
Five defining moments in the bitter Texas GOP Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Democrats Vow Redistricting Counterpunch Amid Hurdles
Democrats face structural disadvantages in the redistricting battle, including independent commissions and legal barriers Republicans do not face.
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Virginia Governor Signs Order on Federal Agents at Polls
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order guiding election workers on responding to federal agents at polling places amid midterm fears.
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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, reshaping the race just days before the May 26 election.
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Spanberger to Sign Order on Federal Agents at Polling Places
Virginia Gov. Spanberger will sign an executive order to protect polling places from potential federal agent intimidation ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Trump vs. Massie: Kentucky Primary Tests Trump's Influence
Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's most expensive House primary ever, a critical test of Trump's GOP influence.
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