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Missouri Supreme Court throws out GOP-favored House maps

The Missouri Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump and Republicans Thursday, ruling the GOP could not issue a new map aimed at giving the...

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Caroline Vakil

On the Ballot: The provocateur both parties can’t stop talking about

The name on everyone’s lips in Washington in one of the most talked about Senate races this fall is neither candidate. It’s Hasan Piker. He's been...

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Caroline Vakil

Lynch fends off Massachusetts House primary challenge in battle over generational change

Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) is projected to fend off a primary challenge from his left and defeat attorney Patrick Roath in a battle defined by...

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Caroline Vakil

Democratic incumbents in Massachusetts hope to defy primary push for generational change

A fierce primary fight from the left risks toppling an eighth House Democrat this cycle: Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.). Lynch, 71, is running for a...

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Harris endorses Pappas for New Hampshire Senate

Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Rep. Chris Pappas (D) in the New Hampshire Senate race on Monday, marking the latest race in which the...

31.08.2026 2

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Caroline Vakil

Democrats on campaign trail divided by Kamala Harris

Democratic candidates in competitive election races are taking different tacks this cycle over how close to affiliate themselves with former Vice...

29.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Trump-backed Mazzei defeats Drummond in Oklahoma governor GOP runoff

Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei (R) is projected to defeat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma...

25.08.2026 7

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Caroline Vakil

Trump nabs crucial primary wins in South Carolina, Oklahoma: 4 takeaways

President Trump notched two critical wins in South Carolina and Oklahoma on Tuesday, with Sen. Darline Graham (S.C.) and former state Rep. Mike Mazzei...

25.08.2026 7

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Caroline Vakil

El-Sayed weighs in on Piker controversy: 'Nobody speaks for this campaign besides me'

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed weighed in on the blowback from far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's comments about a House...

24.08.2026 10

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Markey, Moulton lock horns ahead of Massachusetts Senate primary: 3 takeaways from last debate

Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey exchanged blows from the onset of the final Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary debate as the 47-year-old...

20.08.2026 8

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Progressive wins special election to fill Swalwell's California House seat

Progressive California state Sen. Aisha Wahab (D) is projected to defeat Bay Area Rapid Transit Board President Melissa Hernandez in the special...

20.08.2026 7

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Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss ups: Cook Political Report

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to “toss ups” on Thursday...

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El-Sayed holds slight lead over Rogers in new AARP poll

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads Republican Mike Rogers in the race to succeed retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters (D), according to a new...

20.08.2026 10

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On the Ballot: Bipartisan couples face tough odds. But these pairs make it work

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Democratic strategist James Carville and GOP consultant Mary...

20.08.2026 20

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Wasserman Schultz clinches Florida House primary win despite pushback from Black Democrats

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for a South Florida House seat despite pushback from some in the...

18.08.2026 10

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Donalds, Jolly to face off to replace DeSantis in Florida

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and former Rep. David Jolly, a Republican-turned-Democrat, are projected to face off in the Florida governor’s race this...

18.08.2026 9

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Caroline Vakil

Nixon defeats Vindman to take on Moody for Florida Senate

Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D) is poised to deliver an unexpected upset and defeat President Trump whistleblower Alexander Vindman in the...

18.08.2026 7

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Caroline Vakil

Planned Parenthood makes big ad buy in Maine Senate race

The super PAC for Planned Parenthood is rolling out a more than $600,000 ad campaign against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), criticizing her for her...

18.08.2026 10

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Trump put to the test with Mills in Florida primary fight

President Trump’s endorsement is being put to the test again this week as Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) vies for a third term while multiple...

18.08.2026 20

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Buttigieg endorses Poindexter in House race against Miller

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is endorsing Brook Park City Council member and ironworker Brian Poindexter as he challenges...

17.08.2026 20

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AIPAC takes center stage in last stretch of Democratic contests before November

A major pro-Israel group is zeroing in on one of their last contests before November: The special election for former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s...

15.08.2026 20

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Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges punching man in 1988; he and partner dismiss pushing allegation

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man as a teenager in 1988, but he and longtime partner Lana Pelletier...

13.08.2026 10

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Maine Democrat Jackson acknowledges 1988 assault, denies pushing longtime partner

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson on Thursday acknowledged punching a man in 1988 when he was 19 years old but disputed pushing his...

13.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Crowley leads Hong with Wisconsin governor primary too close to call: 5 takeaways

A hard-fought Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor between Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and democratic socialist state Rep. Francesca...

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Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for...

11.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is projected for a rematch against political fundraiser and waitress Rebecca Cooke (D) for a battleground House seat...

11.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Katie Hobbs taps former Republican mayor as running mate

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) tapped former GOP Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate on Tuesday as the first-term Democrat eyes a reelection bid...

11.08.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Club for Growth Action endorses Carbonara in Florida GOP primary for redistricted House seat

The conservative Club for Growth Action announced Tuesday that it’s endorsing businessman Michael Carbonara in the crowded Republican primary for a...

11.08.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Trump comes up short with Ogles in Tennessee: 3 takeaways from Thursday's primaries

Voters in Tennessee dealt President Trump a blow and rejected Republican Rep. Andy Ogles at the polls Thursday. The second-term lawmaker faced a...

06.08.2026 10

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Taylor set to face off against Pearson for Cohen's redistricted House seat in Tennessee

Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor is projected to face off against state Rep. Justin Pearson (D) for retiring Rep. Steve Cohen’s (D) House seat in...

06.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

El-Sayed zeroes in on Rogers after Michigan Senate primary win

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed immediately zeroed in on his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, by calling the former House lawmaker a carpetbagger and...

05.08.2026 10

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South Dakota Senate Democrat drops out, leaving independent candidate to run against Rounds

South Dakota Senate Democratic candidate Julian Beaudion announced on Tuesday that he would be suspending his campaign for the upper chamber, leaving...

05.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

El-Sayed beats Stevens to take on Rogers in battleground Michigan Senate race

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is projected to defeat Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) in the fiercely fought Michigan Democratic Senate primary to take on...

05.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Democratic socialists turn to Hong in Wisconsin with hopes for next big win

State Rep. Francesca Hong’s (D) steady rise in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race is teeing up the biggest test yet for democratic socialists and the...

05.08.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Progressives clinch win with Lawrence's victory in House primary to face Barrett in Michigan

Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the...

04.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Benson, James set to showdown in Michigan governor's race

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James (R-Mich.), are projected for a showdown in the critical...

04.08.2026 10

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Martin denies report that 2024 DNC autopsy left out key chapter

The author of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) postmortem on the 2024 election said in an interview published Monday that the report left...

03.08.2026 20

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Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries

Mainstream Democrats are fretting that progressive victories in two critical primary races in Michigan on Tuesday could jeopardize the party’s...

01.08.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

El-Sayed leads Stevens by 15 points in Michigan Senate primary: Poll

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is leading Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) by 15 points ahead of next week's Democratic primary for Michigan’s open Senate...

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Hong holds strong double-digit lead in Wisconsin Democratic governor's primary: Poll

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong holds a comfortable double-digit lead in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor less than two weeks out...

29.07.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Beshear: Replacing Martin as DNC chief before midterms 'would put far too much at risk’

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) rejected the idea of immediately replacing Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin, saying on Tuesday it...

29.07.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff

Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision...

28.07.2026 9

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Rogers holds double-digit lead over El-Sayed, tied with Stevens in Michigan Senate poll

Presumptive Republican nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers (Mich.), comfortably leads progressive Abdul El-Sayed and is neck-in-neck with Rep. Haley...

28.07.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Fiery Michigan Senate primary reaches final stretch: Takeaways from El-Sayed, Stevens debate

Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed squared off in their second one-on-one debate to replace retiring...

27.07.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Jeffries says DNC chief 'has my full support' amid scrutiny

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told reporters on Sunday that Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin “has my full...

27.07.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Jackson enters 100-day sprint with Collins as Maine Democrats hit reset

BANGOR – Democrats in Maine anointed progressive Troy Jackson as their pick to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R) with a tall order: Beat the five-term...

26.07.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Jackson formally clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Senate race

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson formally clinched the Democratic nod to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in November, giving the party...

25.07.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Shah defeats House Democrats' pick for battleground Arizona House seat

Former state Rep. Amish Shah is projected to defeat former broadcast journalist Marlene Galán-Woods in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s open...

22.07.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Former SC GOP chair: 'Not a given' Darline Graham will win

Former South Carolina GOP chair Katon Dawson told The Hill’s sister news network, NewsNation, in an interview on Tuesday that it’s “not a...

22.07.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Hobbs launches first negative TV ad against Biggs in Arizona

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ (D) campaign launched its first negative TV ad against Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs after the House...

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