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 […]
Key primaries in 4 states on Tuesday to set table for November Senate, House showdowns
Primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington state are taking place on Tuesday, setting the stage for major Republican and Democratic nomination contests that will set the stage for the battles for House and Senate majorities this fall. One hot race is in Michigan to replace retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow, one of […]
Election deniers gain ground: 5 early takeaways from Arizona's primaries
A number of candidates who have questioned the results of previous elections emerged victorious in Tuesday night’s Arizona primary, the latest sign of Donald Trump’s deepening influence over the Republican Party in the Grand Canyon State. In the most significant election of the night, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Republican Kali Lake were formally elected […]
Crucial southwestern battleground holds Senate, House primaries today
Arizona, a key general election battleground state in the Southwest, will hold its primary election on Tuesday, setting the stage for fierce fall showdowns that could determine control of the House and Senate. The race that’s attracting the most attention nationally is to replace Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat who switched to being an independent […]