Topic
congressional-races
10 stories related to this topic, newest first.
jns.orgpolitics21 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.
dailycaller.compolitics40 days ago
Democratic 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 Postpolitics40 days ago
Arizona 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.
Axiospolitics41 days ago
Democratic 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 Examinerpolitics43 days ago
Republican 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.
politics47 days ago
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.orgworld50 days ago
Left-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.compolitics54 days ago
Democratic 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.compolitics54 days ago
Trump-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 Todaypolitics62 days ago
Trump 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.…