Tensions between generations of Democrats reach a breaking point in House primaries
A growing number of young Democrats are stepping up to challenge the party’s long-serving members, underscoring ongoing generational divisions, especially following former Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat last November. Recently, former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) encountered a formidable challenger in Harry Jalin, who criticized established politicians as symbols of “past eras.” Jalin’s run […]
Virginia GOP’s gay-porn controversy shows the importance of primaries
It’s important not to pin all the blame on President Donald Trump as we head into the elections this November. The upcoming midterms are set to be a significant gauge of Republican strength since Trump took office, particularly in New Jersey and Virginia. Traditionally, Republicans brace for tough contests in these states, yet they managed […]
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Republican primaries and cast his vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Grand Old Popy. Pope Leo XIV has been quite the active participant in American politics, especially in the Republican primaries and the presidential elections recently, as indicated by various reports. Robert Prevost, who hails from Chicago, notably cast his votes in the Republican primary elections in 2012, 2014, and 2016. According to election records, Leo […]
7 competitive primaries to watch in 2026
The major Senate is already underway in major Senate and governor races ahead of the mid-term 2026. This is an election that decides not only the control of Congress, but also the governors of several states. Resignation and time limits have triggered a wide range of open contests poised to be packed with candidates, but […]
5 Senate Republicans who could face primaries in 2026
Republican senators are preparing for possible primaries ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as they try to navigate the new political environment of the second Trump administration. Defeating an incumbent senator in a primary is no easy task, but some on the right wing of the party have flirted with a defiant incumbent who voted to […]
NJ to hold election primaries during holy Jewish holiday: ‘Absurd’
'Unreasonable' New Jersey Paul scheduled June's state primary election to coincide with the Jewish holy holiday of Shavuot, prompting outraged religious groups to demand a change in date. Shavuot is celebrated by observant Jews as the day the Ten Commandments were given on Mount Sinai, and next year the holiday will be celebrated at sunset […]
Will conservatives finally learn to love red-state primaries?
The last thing anyone wants is to focus on another election. But to break the cycle of electing RINOs in red states, recruitment for the 2026 midterm elections must begin immediately. Conservative supporters of President Trump complained Wednesday that most Republican senators from deep red states supported either John Thune (S.D.) or John Cornyn (Texas) […]
Omar gives progressives a needed boost: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Progressives in the House of Representatives scored a long-awaited victory on Tuesday night when Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) won, one week after fellow Squad member Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) lost her primary election. Unlike the primaries of President Bush and the recently ousted Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Omar’s campaign did not involve the American Israel […]
Ilhan Omar faces a strong challenge while GOP choose Senate candidate in Minnesota primaries
(The Center Square) – Minnesota’s primary election is on Tuesday, and there are several key races to watch. Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing a rematch against former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels, whom she lost by 2.1 percentage points in the 2022 primary. Republicans, meanwhile, are focused on choosing a candidate to challenge incumbent Senator […]
Bush's loss raises questions for progressives: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Progressives suffered a major blow in Tuesday night’s primary election, when Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) became the second “Squad” member to lose to a challenger in a primary this cycle. Bush’s loss, seen as a victory for the party’s progressive wing and coming just hours after Vice President Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as […]