2026-elections
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dailywire.comDan J. Sullivan Files to Challenge Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate Race
A second candidate named Dan J. Sullivan, a former elementary school teacher and bartender, has filed to run against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's 2026 Senate race. The filing adds a new variable to a contest already featuring former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
jpost.comPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Discusses Israel Policy and 2028 Speculation
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he will address questions about his views on Israel rather than avoid them. He stated his current focus remains on his reelection campaign and state legislative races.
Washington ExaminerDemocratic Governors Association chairman outlines 2026 strategy for Southern state races
The chairman of the Democratic Governors Association said Sunday that winning gubernatorial contests in 2026 could expand the party's reach in traditionally Republican states. He linked those races to a broader effort to rebuild the party's national coalition ahead of the 2028 pr…
Washington ExaminerMaine Democrats Weigh Options for Senate Nominee After Platner Primary Win
State law gives the party a window to name a substitute if the nominee withdraws by July 13. Platner leads incumbent Susan Collins by nine points in the latest survey.
The IndependentDemocrats X account tells Stephen Miller to shut up after his post on Texas candidate
Katie Miller called a reply from the official Democrats account on X violent political rhetoric. The exchange followed Stephen Miller’s claim about Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
foxnews.comFormer President Biden Declines to Endorse Candidates in California Governor Race
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. told his former chief of staff that he will not endorse any candidate in the California governor primary. The decision includes Xavier Becerra, Biden's former health and human services secretary.
nypost.comGeorgia GOP Governor Primary Heads to June Runoff Between Jones and Jackson
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson advanced from Tuesday's Republican primary for Georgia governor. The winner will face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
NewsweekPoll Shows Democrat Leading Republican in 2026 Florida Governor Race
A May 2026 survey found Democrat David Jolly ahead of Republican Byron Donalds among likely voters. The poll was conducted by Change Research for Freedom Project USA.
indianexpress.comWrite-in Pencil Candidate Seeks to Highlight Oregon Education Issues
A pencil is running as a write-in candidate in Oregon's 2026 gubernatorial race to draw attention to the state's low fourth-grade reading scores. The campaign is backed by J. Schuberth, who filed Pencil PAC in late February.
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france24.comIsrael Holds 2026 Elections
Israel is preparing for national elections in 2026. Observers note that domestic divisions may present challenges alongside external security concerns.
jpost.comYashar! Party Chairman Says He Would Join Coalition With Haredi Parties
Gadi Eisenkot stated he is willing to sit in a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties if they strengthen the state. The comments follow reports of talks between his Yashar! party and Yisrael Beytenu over a possible merger. Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman has repeatedly opp…
Washington ExaminerSen. Bill Cassidy Wins Louisiana Republican Primary
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is seeking a third term in a Republican primary on Saturday against Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The race tests the…
washingtonpost.comMichigan Democratic Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Calls GOP Rival Formidable Competitor
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democratic candidate in the Michigan Senate race, described her Republican opponent as a formidable competitor. McMorrow appeared on CBS News' "The Takeout" to discuss her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat. The Democratic primary is set to take plac…
Nbc NewsGeorgia Senate Primary Tests Influence of Gov. Brian Kemp
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. The primary is set for Tuesday with no candidate expected to reach a majority, leading to a June 16 runoff. Kemp has endorsed Dooley and campaigned with hi…
Washington ExaminerRetiring Michigan Senator Urged Democratic Primary Candidates to Keep Race Civil
Retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) said he is concerned the three Democrats seeking to succeed him could turn negative as the Aug. 4 primary approaches. Peters, who is leaving the Senate after 12 years, told the Washington Examiner that he hopes the contest does not become too acri…
SemaforCentrist Democratic Group Backs Candidates in Two House Primaries
The New Democrat Coalition announced support for Adrian Boafo in a Maryland Democratic primary and Melissa Hernandez in a California Democratic primary. Boafo is a protege of retiring Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer and faces challengers including former Capitol Police officer Harry…
edmtunes.comJohn Fleming Challenges Trump-Endorsed Candidate in Louisiana Senate Primary
Louisiana state treasurer John Fleming has stayed in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate despite President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow against incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. Fleming’s campaign has forced a likely runoff on Saturday. The race tests the reach of Trump…
msnbc.comPoll Shows Trump-Backed Challenger Leading Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary
A new poll finds Ed Gallrein leading Rep. Thomas Massie 48.3% to 43.1% in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District Republican primary. The survey comes six weeks after the same pollster showed Massie ahead. The primary is scheduled for next Tuesday.
Usa TodayTrump Endorses Three Candidates in Texas Congressional Runoffs
President Trump has endorsed three candidates in upcoming Texas Republican primary runoff elections for congressional seats scheduled for May 26. Early voting begins May 18. Trump has not endorsed in the high-profile Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen.…
New York PostMayorkas Declines to Endorse Becerra or Any Candidate for California Governor
Alejandro Mayorkas, former Homeland Security secretary, said he is agnostic on the California gubernatorial race despite Xavier Becerra's lead in polls. Mayorkas and other former Biden administration officials questioned Becerra's effectiveness in government. Becerra's campaign d…
nypost.comMayorkas Says He Is Agnostic on California Governor Race
Former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas dodged questions about endorsing former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for California governor during a Tuesday interview. Becerra, polling in third place, faced criticism from rivals over his record on migrant children and heal…
New York PostMaine Senate Candidate Platner Holds Fundraiser With Jewelry Designer Alexis Bittar
Graham Platner attended an April 23 fundraiser at the Brooklyn home of jewelry designer Alexis Bittar. Bittar has designed luxury items for Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Dua Lipa, and has spoken publicly about the American flag. The event occurred shortly before one of Platner's…
The Sydney Morning HeraldFCC Launches Investigation Into ABC's 'The View' Over Equal Airtime Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is examining whether the daytime talk show 'The View' violated long-standing equal airtime requirements for political candidates. ABC has responded by asserting a 2002 news exemption and warning that the inquiry threatens First Amendment righ…
Washington ExaminerPresident Trump Reiterates Endorsement of Burt Jones in Georgia GOP Primary
President Trump spoke at a tele-rally on Wednesday evening and urged Georgia voters to support Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the May 19 primary. Trump stated that Jones has his complete endorsement and there is no close alternative. The comments come as businessman Rick Jackson has gain…
The Boston GlobeMaine Sen. Susan Collins Discloses Longstanding Benign Essential Tremor
The 73-year-old Republican senator from Maine revealed she has had a benign essential tremor for decades that causes shaking in her head and hands. She said the condition has no impact on her ability to serve and that she has never missed a Senate vote. The disclosure follows soc…
abcnews.go.comKatie Porter Questioned on Temperament at California Gubernatorial Debate; Former Ohio State Official Testifies on Jim Jordan
Porter, the only woman among eight prominent candidates, pushed back against criticism of her past outbursts during the May 5, 2026, CNN debate at East Los Angeles College while highlighting immigration's role in state population growth. A separate unsealed deposition from former…
foxnews.comTrump Endorses Primary Challengers to 6 Indiana GOP Senators
President Trump successfully backed primary challenges against seven Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his push for a mid-decade gerrymander last year. A majority of those targeted senators lost their primaries, consolidating the president's influence over the state p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Gives Second Endorsement to Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio Gubernatorial Race
President Trump has given Vivek Ramaswamy his complete and total endorsement for Ohio Governor, marking the second such endorsement. The Ohio primary election took place on May 4, 2026, with the general election set for November. The race remains a dead heat amid Trump's underwat…
Fox NewsSupreme Court Rules 8-1 in Louisiana Redistricting Case, Jackson Dissents
The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request to immediately finalize its ruling invalidating Louisiana's 2024 congressional map, allowing the state to redraw districts before the 2026 elections. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing the move created chaos, while Justice Sa…
Fox NewsSupreme Court Allows Louisiana to Redraw Congressional Map
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a procedural order on May 5, 2026, waiving a 32-day waiting period to enable Louisiana to redraw its congressional map deemed an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Justice Samuel Alito criticized Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's solo dissent in a co…
thecanary.coMallory McMorrow Addresses 2016 Social Media Post in CNN Interview
Democratic Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow stood by a 2016 social media post criticizing Middle America in a May 3, 2026, CNN interview. She addressed the post after deleting thousands of messages following a 2025 New York Post report. The defense comes amid her tight primar…
abcnews.go.comHouse Primaries Held in Multiple States
Several U.S. House primaries in the coming weeks will highlight President Donald Trump's sway within the Republican Party and internal Democratic divisions. Key races in Kentucky, Montana, and other states feature Trump-endorsed candidates challenging incumbents or vying for open…
ABC NewsMaine Gov. Mills Suspends Senate Campaign; Minnesota GOP's Robbins Ends Gubernatorial Bid
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign on Thursday, citing insufficient funds, paving the way for oysterman Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins. In Minnesota, Republican Kristin Robbins ended her gubernatorial campaign on…
edcircuit.comCryptocurrency Groups Continue Targeting Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race
Cryptocurrency political action committees are spending millions to oppose Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown's bid for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Brown, a former senator, has adjusted his stance on digital assets since losing his seat in 2024. Industry groups cite his past criticism as r…