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Democrats seek to counter RNC's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas

Democrats are seeking to seize on the Republican National Committee's first-of-its-kind midterm convention with plans for counterprogramming around...

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Musk's America PAC spends about $800K in key midterm races

Tech mogul Elon Musk’s super PAC has spent around $800,000 in top House and Senate races this cycle, according to the latest filings. America PAC...

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Sand holds edge over Lahn in Iowa governor's race while Hinson leads Turek for Senate: Poll

Democratic state auditor Rob Sand is leading Republican businessman Zach Lahn in the tense Iowa governor’s race, new polling shows, while Democrat...

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Norman endorses Graham after questioning why Trump backed her

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) gave his support Wednesday to Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) for the Senate, after previously questioning why President Trump...

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Markey shrugs off Moulton in generational clash: 3 takeaways from Massachusetts primaries

Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) bucked this cycle's recent trend of old guard Democrats losing primaries to younger challengers, easily routing his rival in...

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Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary

Sen. Ed Markey has fended off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects....

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Republicans ready for 'very hasty' 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Texas

The Republican National Committee’s (RNC) first-of-its-kind midterm convention has been cloaked in mystery until a few weeks ago. Details are...

30.08.2026 7

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On the Ballot: Markey-Moulton matchup underlines competing visions for change in Democratic Party

Rep. Seth Moulton and Sen. Ed Markey are squaring off for Massachusetts's Democratic Senate nod next week in the latest primary to spotlight young...

27.08.2026 10

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Graham wins GOP nod in South Carolina Senate primary runoff for late brother’s seat

Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham...

25.08.2026 7

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David Scott's daughter defeated in Georgia House special election for open seat

Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.), is projected to lose the special election runoff to fill the remainder of her...

25.08.2026 9

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Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial candidate: Trump's 'wrong' on tariffs, beef imports

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, a candidate in Tuesday’s GOP runoff for governor, said on Sunday that President Trump is “wrong” on...

24.08.2026 10

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Bitter Oklahoma governor's runoff tests Trump's endorsement power

President Trump faces one of the last major primary tests of his endorsement power on Tuesday in Oklahoma, where his pick for governor is battling in...

23.08.2026 20

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Wide-open Alaska governor’s race set as Kreiss-Tomkins leads pack

The general election field is set in Alaska’s wide-open race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). More than a dozen candidates were...

19.08.2026 10

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Wide-open Alaska governor’s race set as Kreiss-Tomkins leads pack

The general election field is set in Alaska’s wide-open race to replace term-limited Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R). More than a dozen candidates were...

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Democratic socialist notches surprise win in Florida Senate primary: 5 takeaways

A progressive scored an unexpected upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for Senate, a left-wing breakthrough in President Trump’s home state that...

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Peltola, Sullivan matchup set in key Alaska Senate race

Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska, Decision Desk...

18.08.2026 10

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Independent Bill Hill advances in race for Alaska’s GOP-held House seat

Independent Bill Hill has advanced in the race for Alaska’s at-large House seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich III, Decision...

18.08.2026 10

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Moskowitz wards off DSA-backed challenger in Florida primary for toss-up House seat

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) warded off a progressive challenger in the Democratic primary for his toss-up House seat, according to Decision Desk HQ...

18.08.2026 10

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Boca Raton mayor set to square off against Moskowitz in battleground Florida House race

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) will face off this fall against Republican Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer for his toss-up House seat in Florida,...

18.08.2026 10

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Trump attacks ‘fake Republican’ Drummond in fiery Oklahoma gubernatorial runoff

President Trump on Tuesday attacked Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond as a “fake Republican” ahead of next week’s GOP runoff for...

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Moskowitz, Wasserman Schultz duel progressives in redistricted South Florida

Democratic Reps. Jared Moskowitz (Fla.) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.) are both set to duel progressive rivals in Tuesday’s primary as they...

18.08.2026 20

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Florida primary fight marks DSA's last stand

The last major midterm primary test for the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is taking place Tuesday in Florida, after a loss in Wisconsin this...

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DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to approve the 2028 presidential primary calendar, starting with South Carolina. The party okayed a...

15.08.2026 10

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On the Ballot: What went wrong for Hong in Wisconsin?

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor this week, defying expectations and dealing a blow to...

13.08.2026 20

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Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor's race

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk...

12.08.2026 20

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Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary

Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects,...

11.08.2026 10

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Graham, Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP primary for Senate

The race to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot is projected to head to an Aug. 25 runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

11.08.2026 9

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Progressives face latest test in Midwest with Hong, Flanagan

Progressives are facing their latest test in this week’s Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries as Democrats grapple with their party’s direction in...

11.08.2026 20

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Miller saga muddles midterm landscape for Ohio GOP

The controversy around Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) is complicating the midterm landscape for Ohio Republicans as Democrats build momentum in the Buckeye...

08.08.2026 20

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On the Ballot: 3 races to watch as Tennessee voters head to polls

Tennessee voters are headed to the polls on Thursday to set key races after the state’s congressional lines were dramatically reshaped by...

06.08.2026 20

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Sand leads Lahn in Iowa governor's race while Turek trails Hinson for Senate: Poll

Democratic state auditor Rob Sand is leading Republican businessman Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race, according to a new poll, while Democratic...

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Sanders-backed McKinney ousts Thanedar in Michigan House primary

Democrat Donavan McKinney is projected to defeat Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the 13th Congressional District,...

05.08.2026 10

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Michigan Senate Democratic primary too close to call: 5 takeaways

The marquee race for the Democratic Senate nod in Michigan was too close to call early Wednesday morning, stretching out a primary race that’s...

05.08.2026 30

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Maryland lawmakers approve redistricting referendum

Maryland voters are set to weigh in this fall on a state constitutional amendment that would clarify rules around congressional redistricting, putting...

04.08.2026 10

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Bell fends off Bush in House Democratic primary rematch in Missouri

Rep. Wesley Bell (D) has fended off former Rep. Cori Bush’s (D) comeback bid as he seeks reelection to the House in Missouri, Decision Desk HQ...

04.08.2026 10

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Maryland House approves constitutional amendment clarifying redistricting rules

Lawmakers in the Maryland House on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment to clarify rules around redistricting as the national fight over...

04.08.2026 10

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Paxton trails Talarico by 2 points in new Texas Senate poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, is trailing Democrat James Talarico by two points in new...

04.08.2026 30

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South Carolina Republicans jockey to replace Graham on Senate ballot: Key takeaways from first debate

South Carolina Republicans vying for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) slot on the November ballot squared off on a Monday debate stage with...

03.08.2026 10

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​A tale of 2 Sullivans: Alaska voters see double on Senate primary ballot

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) is running for reelection in Alaska — and he faces a primary challenge from Dan Sullivan. Early voting kicks off in the state...

02.08.2026 30

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On the Ballot: The 10 primary races to watch in August

More than a dozen states are holding primary elections in August, ramping up the midterm primary calendar after a summer slowdown in July. Senate...

30.07.2026 30

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Special election for Scott's House seat in Georgia heads to runoff

The special election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott’s (D-Ga.) term in the House is headed to a runoff, according to Decision...

28.07.2026 10

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Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out

Democrats are favored to win the House but are slight underdogs in the fight for the Senate with 100 days to go before the midterms, according to the...

26.07.2026 20

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Democrats hold 11-point lead over GOP on generic ballot: Poll

Democrats in a new poll have an 11-point lead over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot as the midterm fight for control of the House and...

23.07.2026 30

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Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) has a slight lead over incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) in new polling on a hypothetical Senate...

22.07.2026 20

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States play defense amid Trump's latest election fraud claims

Officials in states across the country are playing defense against President Trump's election fraud claims as he doubles down ahead of the midterms....

22.07.2026 30

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Republicans eye Arizona comeback with Hobbs-Biggs governor matchup: Primary takeaways

Arizona voters teed up a slew of competitive races Tuesday as Republicans look to take back control of the Grand Canyon State’s executive branch in...

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Trump-backed Biggs to take on Hobbs in key gubernatorial race in Arizona

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) will take on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) in the state’s highly competitive gubernatorial race this fall,...

21.07.2026 10

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These 8 House races could decide the majority in the midterms

The fight for control of the House could be decided by just a handful of highly competitive seats in this fall’s midterms. Buoyed by off-year...

20.07.2026 20

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Crowded field to replace Platner in Maine struggle to standout in first Senate debate: 4 takeaways

A slew of Maine Democrats vying to replace Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee struggled to stand out on the debate stage Thursday night,...

16.07.2026 10

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52 percent of Pennsylvania voters would like to see Fetterman leave Democratic Party: Poll

More than half of Pennsylvania voters in a new poll want Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to leave the Democratic Party. Fetterman’s approval rating, at...

16.07.2026 20

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