Congressional Races
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dailycaller.comDemocratic Iowa House Nominee Posted 2020 Statement on Racial Privilege
Lindsay James won the Democratic primary for Iowa's second congressional district on Tuesday. An archived 2020 campaign page showed a statement in which she listed personal privileges and described a commitment to self-reflection on those privileges.
New York PostArizona Democratic candidate said she supports decriminalizing prostitution
JoAnna Mendoza, running against Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona's 6th district, expressed support for decriminalizing sex work during a 2020 interview. She also said she would decriminalize certain petty offenses.
AxiosDemocratic primaries test progressive and moderate candidates
Voters in at least six states decide Tuesday between progressive and moderate candidates in Democratic primaries. The outcomes will shape party strategy for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
Washington ExaminerRepublican Approval Ratings Fall Ahead of 2026 Midterms
President Trump's job approval stands at 39.8 percent with disapproval at 58.1 percent. The generic congressional ballot shows Democrats leading Republicans 49 percent to 41 percent.
Sunrise Movement Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti in California Primary
The youth climate group announced its support for the former congressional aide in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Chakrabarti faces two other Democratic candidates in the June primary for California's 11th District.
alternet.orgLeft-Leaning Groups Promote Health Care and Tax Policies in Competitive House Races
Left-leaning organizations are promoting universal health care and higher taxes on the wealthy in several competitive House districts that Democrats aim to win in November. The effort targets voters in Republican-leaning areas.
nbcnews.comDemocratic Leaders Seek to Block Candidate in Texas Runoff
Democratic leaders are working to stop a candidate from winning the party's nomination in next week's Texas runoff election. They have accused Republicans of supporting the candidate's campaign.
abcnews.go.comTrump-backed candidate defeats Massie in Kentucky primary
President Trump’s endorsed challenger defeated eight-term Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District Republican primary. The race set a record for spending in a U.S. House primary.
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.…