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Cooper leads Whatley by 8 points in NC Senate race: Survey

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) is leading former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley by close to 8 points in the race...

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Pappas neck-and-neck with Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and former Sen. John E. Sununu (R-N.H.) are neck and neck in the New Hampshire Senate race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne...

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Platner holds commanding lead over Mills in Maine Senate race: Poll

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner holds a commanding double-digit lead over Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary to take on Sen....

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Florida extends Democratic winning streak: 5 takeaways

Democrats in Florida had a good night on Tuesday, flipping two state Legislature seats in districts President Trump carried two years ago to give the...

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5 things to watch for at this year's CPAC

The Lone Star State, home to one of this year's marquee Senate contests, will play host to a mix of Republican candidate hopefuls, influencers and...

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Florida Democrats score upset in Tampa-based state Senate race

Florida Democrats are projected to score an upset in the race to fill a Tampa-based state Senate seat, adding to the party’s growing number of...

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Democrats flip Florida state House district that includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

Democrats are projected to deliver a blow to Florida Republicans and flip a state House seat in President Trump's backyard, according to Decision Desk...

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Missouri high court rules in favor of new GOP-favored map

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in favor of Republicans on Tuesday, stating state lawmakers were allowed to redistrict mid-cycle – delivering a...

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Democrats grow wary of AIPAC's role in elections

A growing number of Democrats who were once supportive of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) are condemning the political powerhouse...

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Key things to watch for in Florida special election on Trump’s turf

Democrats in Florida are jockeying for a rare opportunity to flip a state House district that includes President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, as the...

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Former congressional candidate launches group to support ex-officials, veterans run for office

Former FBI analyst John Sullivan, who recently dropped a New York congressional bid, is launching a new group to support former public servants...

23.03.2026 10

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Democratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online

Democratic digital advertising firm DSPolitical is launching a new service on Monday aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online as the...

23.03.2026 10

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Trump convinces GOP primary challenger to drop bid for Colorado House seat

President Trump announced on Friday that he met with a primary challenger of Rep. Jeff Hurd’s (R-Colo.) and was able to get her to drop her bid as...

20.03.2026 5

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Missouri redistricting ruling to be appealed to state Supreme Court

A group of voters challenging the new GOP-favored House map in Missouri filed a notice of appeal regarding a recent ruling that upholds the new...

19.03.2026 7

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Warren endorses Platner in Maine Senate race

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Thursday endorsed oyster farmer Graham Platner over Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) in the Democratic primary to take on...

19.03.2026 3

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Pritzker flexes political muscle with Stratton victory amid 2028 chatter

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) flexed his political muscle in the Illinois Senate primary to propel Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to victory, as chatter...

18.03.2026 9

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Stratton, backed by Pritzker, wins Democratic nod for Durbin seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) is projected to win the Illinois Senate Democratic primary — a major win for both her and Gov. JB Pritzker, a...

17.03.2026 3

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Biss wins Democratic primary in Illinois House race defined by Israel support

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat in a contest that was largely defined...

17.03.2026 5

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Pritzker, Bailey to face off in Illinois governor race rematch

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and former state Sen. Darren Bailey (R) are projected to face each other for a November rematch in the Illinois...

17.03.2026 3

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Mills attacks Platner over past Reddit comments about sexual assault in new ad

Maine Gov. Janet Mills's (D) campaign launched its first attack ad on Tuesday, denouncing her progressive opponent Graham Platner over previous Reddit...

17.03.2026 6

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5 things to watch for in Illinois's primary elections

The Prairie State is holding a series of primary elections Tuesday that will reshape the Illinois congressional delegation, with voters weighing in on...

17.03.2026 20

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Jackson family clarifies late father did not endorse Stratton

The family of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson clarified on Monday that their father did not issue an endorsement for Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton...

16.03.2026 5

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Trump says Newsom's learning disabilities should prevent him from being president

President Trump suggested on Monday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) dyslexia should prevent the governor, who’s widely seen as a 2028...

16.03.2026 7

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Data centers emerge as growing wedge issue in midterm races

The tech industry’s expansion of data centers is emerging as a wedge issue in the midterms, as candidates weigh economic opportunity against the...

15.03.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Jackson, Bean eye comeback bids in Illinois

As a growing number of lawmakers head for the exits, two former House members are gambling Tuesday that voters will reward experience over novelty as...

15.03.2026 10

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Progressive voter contact group spends $44M on engagement efforts ahead of 2026 midterms

A progressive voter contact group is spending $44 million on midterm engagement efforts this cycle, with a focus on key battleground states as...

13.03.2026 8

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Hogg’s political group makes endorsements in Utah, New York House races

Leaders We Deserve, the political group co-founded by gun control activist David Hogg, has endorsed state Sen. Nathan Blouin (D) and state...

12.03.2026 20

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Key takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Georgia, Mississippi, New Hampshire

A handful of special and primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi and New Hampshire on Tuesday underscored Democrats' overperformance streak as well...

11.03.2026 10

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Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe running for Congress

Former Virginia first lady Dorothy McAuliffe announced Wednesday that she’s running for Congress, joining a crowded Democratic primary for a...

11.03.2026 10

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Johnson leads GOP primary for South Dakota governor: poll

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is leading the Republican primary for South Dakota governor, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar...

11.03.2026 10

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Trump-backed candidate wins spot in runoff for Greene House seat

Republican Clay Fuller, a district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit with President Trump’s backing, is projected to win a spot in...

10.03.2026 7

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Fuller, Harris nab spots in Georgia House runoff for Greene seat

Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are projected to advance to a runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) in...

10.03.2026 6

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Caroline Vakil

DNC sues Trump administration for any plans to deploy federal agents at polling sites

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, alleging that several agencies failed to adequately respond to...

10.03.2026 5

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Caroline Vakil

What to know about the crowded House race to replace Greene in Georgia

Over a dozen candidates are vying to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), the President Trump loyalist turned critic, in a Tuesday...

10.03.2026 20

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Caroline Vakil

Trump administration issues grand jury subpoena for Arizona voting records: GOP leader

The Trump administration issued a grand jury subpoena for records pertaining to the Arizona Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County election results,...

09.03.2026 10

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Conservative Annette Ziegler announces retirement from Wisconsin Supreme Court

Conservative Justice Annette Ziegler announced Monday that she will retire from the Wisconsin Supreme Court when her term ends, delivering a blow to...

09.03.2026 9

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Paxton offers conditions for potential exit from Texas Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) suggested on Thursday that he would be open to dropping out of the hotly contested Texas Senate primary against...

05.03.2026 9

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Obama urges Virginians to vote for redistricting measure

Former President Obama urged Virginia voters in a new ad to approve a redistricting measure next month that would give Democrats in the Old Dominion...

05.03.2026 10

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Allam concedes to Foushee in tight North Carolina primary

Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) is expected to defend her seat in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District after progressive challenger Nida Allam...

05.03.2026 10

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Talarico triumphs, Cornyn-Paxton face off: 5 questions after Texas Senate primaries

Blockbuster results from Texas's Senate primaries on Tuesday have left Democrats with a rising-star candidate in state Rep. James Talarico and...

04.03.2026 6

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Caroline Vakil

Club for Growth PAC backs Collins in competitive Georgia Senate GOP contest

The conservative Club for Growth PAC announced on Wednesday that it’s throwing its support behind Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) in the competitive...

04.03.2026 9

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Harris backs Talarico in Texas Senate primary after Crockett concedes

Former Vice President Harris announced on Wednesday that she would back Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Senate race for Sen. John...

04.03.2026 8

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Cornyn, Paxton in ugly runoff: 5 takeaways from Texas, North Carolina primaries

Texas Republicans are bracing for an ugly Senate runoff, while Democrats wait to see the outcome of its contest for the upper chamber, with primary...

03.03.2026 9

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Gonzales forced into House GOP runoff amid affair allegations

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera are projected head into a runoff after allegations of an affair with a former...

03.03.2026 8

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Texas Supreme Court halts lower court ruling on extended voting hours in Dallas

The Texas Supreme Court halted a lower court’s ruling on Tuesday that extended voting hours in Dallas County amid Democratic voter confusion at poll...

03.03.2026 10

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Roy, Middleton head for May runoff in Texas attorney general GOP primary

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) are projected to head into a May runoff for the GOP nod to succeed Texas Attorney...

03.03.2026 7

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Sam Brown foregoes House bid in Nevada

Sam Brown, a retired Army captain who ran who previously ran twice for Senate, announced on Tuesday that he would be forgoing a run for retiring Rep....

03.03.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

7 races to watch in Texas, North Carolina as 2026 primary elections kick off

The 2026 primary cycle officially kicks off Tuesday, with Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas hosting the first round of contests that will shape...

03.03.2026 10

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Caroline Vakil

Generational change becomes focal point in Texas, North Carolina Democratic battles

Several Democratic primaries in Texas and North Carolina are teeing up generational battles in the party. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), 78, is facing a...

01.03.2026 20

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Atlantic reporter says Crockett campaign ejected her from event

Atlantic journalist Elaine Godfrey reported in a piece published on Friday that she had been ejected from a campaign event for Rep. Jasmine Crockett...

27.02.2026 20

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