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Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Michigan Senate Primary Draws Focus After McMorrow Exit
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow left the Democratic primary race. Progressives backed Abdul El Sayed while establishment figures supported Rep. Haley Stevens. The contest is viewed as a test of whether progressive candidates can win statewide in a battleground state.
bloombergquint.compolitics2 days ago
Poll Shows Hong Slightly Ahead of Barnes in Wisconsin Democratic Primary
A July 2-4 poll by Wedgewood Polls and the Isthmus Political Report found Francesca Hong at 30 percent among likely Democratic primary voters for Wisconsin governor. Hong, Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez each led Republican Tom Tiffany by narrow margins in hypothetical general…
politics2 days ago
Michigan Democratic primary narrows to two candidates after third drops out
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is now a contest between a moderate U.S. representative and a former county health director. A state senator ended her campaign on Sunday, citing poll and fundraising shortfalls.
Fox Newstechnology3 days ago
New York Assembly Member Posts Message Linking Palestinian Cause to Domestic Policy on Fourth of July
Claire Valdez wrote on X that she would fight for liberation from Palestine to Puerto Rico along with a Green New Deal. The post drew responses from several commentators. Valdez won a Democratic primary in June for a House seat covering Brooklyn and Queens.
Semaforpolitics2 days agoUpdated
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Campaign
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow ended her Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate on Sunday, leaving a contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The move came after outside spending favored Stevens and ballots had already been mailed.
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jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
Shapiro Says Democratic Primary Wins by Socialist Candidates Will Force Party Debate on Core Beliefs
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro discussed recent primary results during a July 5, 2026 CNN interview. He expressed differences with one winning candidate and referenced party divisions last seen in 1992.
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news.google.compolitics4 days ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Says He Differs With New York Democratic Primary Winner
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he holds profound differences with Darializa Avila Chevalier during a Sunday CNN interview. Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District on June 23.
jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
Trump Labels Democratic Primary Winners as Godless Communists
President Trump has described several winning Democratic primary candidates as communists at recent campaign events. The remarks come as Republicans seek to frame the midterm elections around ideology rather than economic concerns.
usatoday.compolitics4 days ago
Communist Party USA Says No Democratic Candidates Are Party Members
The Communist Party USA stated that none of its members are running for Congress as Democrats. President Trump has described several recent Democratic primary winners as communists.
jns.orgworld5 days ago
Brad Lander Defeats Incumbent Dan Goldman by 31 Points in New York Democratic Primary
Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 24. Haaretz reported the victory margin reached 31 percentage points over incumbent Representative Dan Goldman.
nbcnews.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters. The move is her first contested Senate primary endorsement this cycle.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner in New York Had Made Statements Attacking Black and Arab Men
Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District. Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke said he agrees with her views on preserving heritage in interracial relationships.
New York Posttechnology6 days ago
Nebraska Democratic candidate suggests reading fairy smut to cope with Trump win
Denise Powell, who won the Democratic primary for Nebraska's Second Congressional District on May 13, posted an Inauguration Day video advising supporters to read fairy smut and take other steps to manage stress after the 2024 election.
nbcnews.comworld7 days ago
Candidate defeats incumbent in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st District on June 30, 2026. She defeated the three-decade incumbent by emphasizing criticism of U.S. foreign policy and social issues.
Washington Monthlypolitics7 days ago
Democratic Primary Losses Hit Progressive Incumbents Backing Rivals to NYC Mayor
Two House members from the Congressional Progressive Caucus lost Democratic primaries last week after declining to endorse New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Both had supported other candidates in the mayoral primary.
politics7 days ago
Democratic Primary Voters in Colorado Back More Progressive Candidates
Voters in Colorado rejected two sitting Democratic officeholders in Tuesday primaries. One winner is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. The results follow similar outcomes in New York last week.
nbcnews.compolitics8 days ago
Colorado Primary Winner Says She Will Not Back Jeffries as House Leader
Melat Kiros defeated 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st District. The 29-year-old candidate stated she will not support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries if he accepts corporate PAC money.
foxnews.compolitics8 days ago
Democratic Socialist Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Colorado Primary
A 29-year-old nominee won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday. The candidate previously described the October 7 attacks as inevitable and declined to label the attacks antisemitic.
nypost.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Melat Kiros narrowly defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, defeated longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Kiros received 49.3 percent of the vote compared with 43.5 percent for DeGette as of 10 p.m. MT. The district covers Den…
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days agoUpdated
Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet by roughly 55 percent to 45 percent. The nominees will face each other in the November general election.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
Colorado Democratic primaries pit progressives against party leaders
Voters in Colorado cast ballots Tuesday in Democratic primary contests that pit younger progressive candidates against established party figures. Results could alter the party's direction in state and federal races.
politics8 days agoUpdated
Colorado Democrats Choose Between Bennet and Weiser for Governor Nominee on Tuesday
Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser compete in the Democratic primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. The race has tightened from Bennet's earlier lead, with polls closing at 9 p.m. EDT.
politics9 days ago
Colorado Democratic primary pits Hispanic progressive against white moderate
Voters in a northern Denver suburbs district will choose between State Rep. Manny Rutinel and former state Rep. Shannon Bird on Tuesday. The contest has drawn attention over candidate background and electability in a Latino-plurality area.
The New Yorkerpolitics9 days agoUpdated
Democratic Primary Challengers Defeat Incumbents in Four New York Congressional Districts
Voters in four New York congressional districts selected new Democratic nominees on primary day. The outcomes reflected divisions over U.S.-Israel policy and local political alignments.
politics10 days ago
Denver Democratic Primary Tests Incumbent Against Socialist-Backed Challenger
Voters in Colorado's 1st Congressional District will choose between a 15-term incumbent and two challengers in Tuesday's Democratic primary. The race has drawn outside spending and attention over candidate positions on Israel and congressional tenure.
axios.compolitics10 days ago
Democratic Primary Challengers Defeat Party-Backed Candidates in Multiple States
Left-leaning and outsider candidates have won several Democratic primaries during the current presidential term. Party leaders have expressed concern over the trend.
politics10 days ago
D.C. Council Member Janeese Lewis George Wins Democratic Primary for Mayor
The council member who won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor described affordability policies and criticized federal intervention. The president said the winner is a communist and pledged to meet despite policy differences.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days ago
Diana DeGette Faces Primary Challenge from 29-Year-Old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros in Colorado’s 1st District
A 29-year-old democratic socialist is running against the 15-term incumbent in Tuesday's Democratic primary. The contest follows progressive wins in New York and coincides with other challenges to longtime officeholders in the state.
Fox Newsworld12 days ago
Avila Chevalier Defeats Incumbent Espaillat in New York’s 13th District Democratic Primary
Darializa Avila Chevalier, 32, defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat with 49.4% of the vote to 45.9% in Tuesday's primary. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the winner.
nypost.comworld12 days ago
Bill Maher Labels Democratic Primary Winner ‘Patient Zero’ of ‘Woke Mind Virus’
Bill Maher used his Friday monologue on HBO’s Real Time to label Darializa Avila Chevalier the patient zero of the woke mind virus. The 32-year-old won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District on June 23.
Newsweekworld12 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner Conley to Face Lawler in New York 17th District Race
Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on Tuesday. She will face Republican Representative Mike Lawler in November.
economics21.orgpolitics12 days ago
Trump Says NYC Rent Freeze Will Turn Buildings Into Slums
President Trump told religious conservatives that a two-year rent freeze approved for nearly one million New York City apartments will harm landlords and lead to deterioration. He also criticized three Democratic primary winners linked to the Democratic Socialists of America.
Nbc Newspolitics13 days ago
Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong Surges in Wisconsin Governor Primary
State Rep. Francesca Hong has gained momentum in the crowded Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ahead of the August vote. The race follows recent primary wins by democratic socialist candidates in other states.
foxnews.combusiness13 days ago
Socialist-Backed Candidates Defeat Three Incumbents in New York Democratic Primaries
Three candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary races Tuesday night. All candidates backed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lost their contests.
jpost.compolitics13 days ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Says He Disagrees With Primary Winner Darializa Avila Chevalier
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told CNN he holds profound differences with Darializa Avila Chevalier, the 32-year-old democratic socialist who defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The race centered on the US-Israel relationship. CNN’s KFile reported on…
Nbc Newspolitics13 days ago
Wisconsin Democratic Primary for Governor Includes Lt. Gov. Rodriguez, Former Lt. Gov. Barnes, and State Rep. Hong
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and state Rep. Francesca Hong are among those seeking the nomination in August. Hong, a democratic socialist, has led limited polling ahead of the vote.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics14 days ago
Democratic Socialist Candidate Wins Washington D.C. Primary
Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington D.C. on a platform of affordable housing and universal child care. Three other candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won House primaries in New York the same week.
Washington Examinerpolitics14 days ago
New York Socialist Candidate Won Democratic Primary for 13th Congressional District
Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated an incumbent representative in Tuesday's Democratic primary. She previously helped launch a group that organized campus protests at Columbia University.
foxnews.compolitics14 days ago
McClain Delaney Defeats Trone in Maryland Democratic Primary
Representative April McClain Delaney won the Democratic nomination for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. Former Representative David Trone spent $25 million of his own money in an unsuccessful challenge.
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AI-backed super PACs spent $27.4 million in New York congressional primary
A New York state assemblyman lost a Democratic primary after super PACs linked to Anthropic and OpenAI spent a combined $27.4 million. The candidate finished second with 35 percent of the vote.
fortune.compolitics14 days ago
New York City Mayor says progressive message drives Democratic primary wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that progressive messaging is contributing to Democratic primary victories in his state. House Speaker Mike Johnson offered a reaction on Capitol Hill.
Washington Examinerpolitics15 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner Calls for Solidarity to Oppose Trump and Abolish ICE
Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District on Tuesday. He received 67 percent of the vote with 42 percent counted.
Fortunepolitics15 days ago
Micah Lasher Defeats Jack Schlossberg in Manhattan Democratic Primary
Jack Schlossberg, 33, grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, was defeated Tuesday by New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary for an open U.S. House seat in Manhattan. Lasher, endorsed by Rep. Jerry Nadler, now faces a general election in a d…
Fox Newspolitics15 days ago
Ben McAdams Wins Democratic Primary for Utah's New 1st District
Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams defeated three opponents Tuesday in the Democratic primary for Utah's newly created 1st Congressional District. The race drew $4.6 million in spending and positioned McAdams to face Republican Riley Owen in November.
abcnews.go.comworld15 days ago
Voters in three New York congressional districts select Democratic primary winners backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Candidates aligned with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated two sitting members of Congress and the handpicked successor to a retiring lawmaker in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries. The results mark a clear victory for the mayor’s progressive wing inside the state party.
nbcnews.compolitics15 days ago
Former NYC Comptroller Challenges Incumbent in Democratic Primary
Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander is running against Rep. Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary. Their positions on Israel have become the central campaign issue.
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Usa Todaypolitics16 days ago
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Backs Three Candidates for New York House Seats
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared in a television ad promoting left-leaning challengers Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez ahead of the June 23 Democratic primary. The 30-second spot aired during a Knicks NBA Finals game.
jns.orgpolitics16 days ago
Maine Democrat Wins Primary for 2nd District Despite Party Support for Rival
Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for the state's 2nd congressional district. Party campaign organizations had backed Baldacci but have not confirmed full support for Dunlap.
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AI Super PACs Spend $55 Million in New York House Primary
AI-focused Super PACs have directed nearly half of their $44 million in spending to the Democratic primary in New York’s 12th congressional district. The contest has become a focal point for competing groups seeking influence over federal AI legislation.
ksl.compolitics17 days ago
Democrat Wins Maine 2nd District Primary After Ranked-Choice Count
Matt Dunlap defeated state Sen. Joe Baldacci in the Democratic primary for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. The seat will be contested in November by former Gov. Paul LePage.
ksl.compolitics17 days ago
Utah Redistricting Creates One Democratic-Leaning District and Leaves Three Others Unchanged
A mid-decade redraw produced a district rated 12 points Democratic that includes Salt Lake City. Four candidates remain in the Democratic primary for the November general election.
680news.compolitics17 days ago
Democratic Primary to Replace Rep. Jerry Nadler Ends Tuesday in New York
Eight candidates are competing in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The race follows Rep. Jerry Nadler’s September 2025 announcement that he would not seek reelection after 34 years in Congress.
New York Postpolitics18 days agoUpdated
Democratic Primary Results Show Candidates Aligning With Local Priorities
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said the Democratic Party is moving toward its most progressive and socialist candidates following recent local election victories. He made the remarks during a Fox & Friends Weekend appearance.
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Forbestechnology19 days ago
Public Health Professional Enters Race for Manhattan Congressional Seat
A longtime public health leader with experience at global health organizations has entered the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District. The candidate cited federal public health staffing reductions and an infectious disease outbreak response as reasons for r…
abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
Four Democrats compete in New York primary to replace Representative Jerry Nadler
Early voting began June 13 in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district. The contest features state representatives Micah Lasher and Alex Bores, along with Jack Schlossberg and George Conway.
urbanmilwaukee.comworld19 days ago
Conservative Group Says It Supports Certain Democratic Primary Candidates
A conservative organization stated it is backing some Democratic candidates in primary elections. The group described the effort as an attempt to influence outcomes in those contests.
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Washington Examinerpolitics19 days agoUpdated
State Auditor Matt Dunlap Wins Maine Democratic Primary for 2nd District
Matt Dunlap defeated the party-backed candidate in the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd District. He will face former Governor Paul LePage in November after Rep. Jared Golden retires.
Fox Newspolitics19 days agoUpdated
Democratic Primary Winner for Washington D.C. Mayor Faces Limited General-Election Opposition
The 38-year-old D.C. Council member secured the nomination on Thursday and is expected to face limited opposition in November. She would become the city’s first new mayor in twelve years.
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Fox Newspolitics20 days agoUpdated
Democratic Socialist Wins D.C. Mayoral Primary as Rival Concedes
The leading challenger conceded Tuesday after ranked-choice voting gave the 38-year-old democratic socialist a decisive lead in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. The outcome sets up a likely general-election contest with a Republican nominee and places the inco…
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D.C. Council Member Robert White Jr. Wins Democratic Primary for Delegate to Congress
Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for Washington, D.C.’s nonvoting delegate to Congress on Tuesday. The result sets up a generational change for the position in November’s general election.