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DeGette loses reelection bid to DSA challenger in major upset for Denver-based House seat

Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) is projected to lose her reelection bid to former attorney and current PhD student Melat Kiros, marking the third time...

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Weiser defeats Bennet for Democratic nod in Colorado governor’s race

State Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) is projected to defeat Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) for the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor,...

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Rutinel defeats Bird in Democratic primary for battleground Colorado House seat

State Rep. Manny Rutinel (D) is projected to defeat former state Rep. Shannon Bird (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.),...

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Far left looks for latest win in Colorado: Five things to watch in the primaries

Democratic socialists are looking to nab their next major win in Colorado on Tuesday as far-left candidate and former attorney Melat Kiros challenges...

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Platner, Collins neck-and-neck in Maine Senate race: Poll

Democrat and populist oyster farmer Graham Platner is neck-and-neck with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the Maine Senate race, according to a new...

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Letlow wins GOP nod in Louisiana Senate race

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.), buoyed by President Trump’s endorsement, is projected to defeat Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming in the GOP runoff...

27.06.2026 2

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Maryland House Democrat fends off predecessor's comeback bid in primary

Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md.) is projected to fend off a serious challenge from her predecessor, former Rep. David Trone (D-Md.), in a bitter...

26.06.2026 10

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Club for Growth affiliate attacks Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate in $2M ad buy

An affiliate group of the conservative Club for Growth Action rolled out a new ad Wednesday attacking Republican Kansas gubernatorial candidate Vicki...

24.06.2026 5

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Jeffries brushes off concern that Mamdani wins could hurt Democrats in midterms

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) brushed off concerns that the primary wins of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's three progressive picks...

24.06.2026 10

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Former staffer set to succeed Nadler after House primary win

New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his...

23.06.2026 2

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Democratic socialists battle progressives in New York House primaries

A pair of Democratic House primaries in New York City are pitting liberals against leftists as a pair of democratic socialists battle against...

23.06.2026 10

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Pingree, Charles set to clash to succeed Mills as Maine governor

Hannah Pingree (D) and Bobby Charles (R) are projected to face off this November in the contested race to succeed retiring Gov. Janet Mills (D),...

19.06.2026 10

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On the Ballot: Black lawmakers on track to lose record gains in representation next year

Congress is slated to lose more than a dozen Black members between both parties in 2027 after representation reached an all-time high on Capitol Hill...

18.06.2026 10

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Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's race to Jackson in major blow to Trump

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), backed by both President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to...

16.06.2026 4

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Trump-backed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff (D)...

16.06.2026 6

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Georgia showdown pits Trump vs Kemp in GOP Senate race

President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R) are on opposite sides Tuesday as Georgia voters go to the polls to pick a GOP nominee for Senate, with Kemp...

16.06.2026 10

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Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost...

09.06.2026 5

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Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top...

09.06.2026 7

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Former Platner campaign aide: 'The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it'

A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in...

09.06.2026 20

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Former Platner campaign aide: 'The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it'

A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in...

09.06.2026 10

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Southern states' new maps upend elections for candidates, voters

Last-minute redistricting in a handful of Southern states is setting off a frenzy as election officials, candidates and voters scramble to figure out...

08.06.2026 20

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Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new...

04.06.2026 10

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New York Democrats advance redistricting ballot measure, tee up second vote

New York Democrats advanced a redistricting ballot measure on Wednesday making it easier for Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional lines —...

04.06.2026 7

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Chan, Wiener face off for Pelosi House seat in San Francisco

California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who enjoys former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.)...

03.06.2026 10

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Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lahn, who was...

02.06.2026 10

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Hinson, Turek set to vie for Ernst Senate seat in Iowa

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) are projected to go head-to-head for retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Senate seat this...

02.06.2026 7

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Sexting scandal is latest Graham Platner controversy to threaten his chances in Maine

A sexting scandal is threatening to torpedo the insurgent Senate campaign of Democrat Graham Platner, who may represent the party’s best chance of...

01.06.2026 10

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Platner's wife calls coverage of husband's sexting with women 'shameful'

Amy Gertner, the wife of Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner, is calling coverage of her husband’s reported past sexting with multiple...

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Becerra looks likely to pull off California comeback

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) looks poised to finish as one of the front-runners Tuesday in the race to succeed...

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Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling

The Louisiana Legislature passed a new GOP-favored House map Friday that eliminates one of the state’s Black-majority congressional districts after...

29.05.2026 10

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Talarico says he brought in $3M in 24 hours after GOP runoff

Texas Senate Democratic candidate James Talarico announced Thursday that his campaign brought in over $3 million after Texas Attorney General Ken...

28.05.2026 10

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Redistricting math muddles midterms

The redistricting math is getting complicated for both parties ahead of the midterm elections, where the House majority is on the line. This week has...

28.05.2026 20

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GOP Senate campaign arm deletes posts bashing Paxton after runoff win

Senate Republicans’ campaign arm quietly deleted a number of posts attacking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) after he won the Texas Senate...

27.05.2026 20

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Paxton-backed French ousts incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff

Former Tarrant County GOP chair Bo French is projected to deliver an upset and defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the GOP primary for Texas Railroad...

26.05.2026 8

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Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate rating toward Democrats after Paxton runoff victory

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its rating of the Texas Senate race toward Democrats on Tuesday, from “likely...

26.05.2026 10

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Trump-backed candidate wins GOP primary runoff for new Texas House seat

Former oil and gas executive Alex Mealer, who was backed by President Trump, is projected to defeat state Rep. Briscoe Cain and win the GOP primary...

26.05.2026 7

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Races to watch in Texas’s primary runoffs: Cornyn-Paxton, Chip Roy's attorney general bid, House contests

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) will be in the fight of his political life Tuesday, as he looks to defy the odds and defeat Texas Attorney General Ken...

25.05.2026 10

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DNC's Ken Martin faces backlash after release of 2024 autopsy: Five takeaways

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released its contentious post-mortem of the party’s 2024 losses on Thursday, a report they’d intended to...

21.05.2026 10

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DNC releases 2024 autopsy report after party pushback

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an autopsy report of the party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election on Thursday,...

21.05.2026 20

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Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff

Democrats are feeling anxious but hopeful about their chances of winning a Senate seat in Texas following President Trump's decision to back state...

21.05.2026 30

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South Carolina House advances new GOP-favored map to weaken Clyburn seat

South Carolina House Republicans advanced a new GOP-favored map aimed at dismantling Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district and putting the GOP one...

20.05.2026 20

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Trump's midterm retribution crusade crescendos with Massie primary defeat: Key takeways

President Trump’s retribution crusade reached a crescendo Tuesday when the president’s endorsee, Ed Gallrein, prevailed in the GOP primary to...

19.05.2026 10

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Bottoms clinches Democratic nomination in Georgia governor's race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is projected to win the Democratic primary for Georgia governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bottoms...

19.05.2026 10

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2 GOP-backed justices win Georgia Supreme Court reelection

Republican-appointed Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren are projected to defeat their Democratic-backed challengers in their reelection bids for...

19.05.2026 10

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Collins, Dooley make Georgia Senate GOP runoff in race to take on Ossoff

Georgia GOP Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley are projected to make it into the GOP runoff for Georgia’s Senate seat,...

19.05.2026 10

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Shapiro, Garrity to face off in Pennsylvania governor's race

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is projected to face off against state Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) in his bid to hang onto his seat this November,...

19.05.2026 10

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Jones, Jackson advance to runoff in Georgia GOP gubernatorial contest

Billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are projected to advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for Georgia...

19.05.2026 10

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Most Trump-backed primary challengers beat Indiana GOP state senators who opposed redistricting

Just one of the seven Indiana GOP state senators who faced primary challengers backed by President Trump over their opposition to redistricting is...

05.05.2026 10

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DeSantis signs new GOP-favored House map into law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday that he signed into law the new set of congressional lines that could net his party up to four House seats...

04.05.2026 20

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Supreme Court VRA ruling encourages new redistricting, more uncertainty ahead of November

The Supreme Court’s decision to throw out Louisiana’s congressional maps — and weaken the Voting Rights Act in the process — is throwing a...

03.05.2026 40

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