Tag: Primary

Paxton receives support from a group of grassroots leaders during a tough primary race against Cornyn.

Texas Senate Primary Runoff Heats Up The Texas Senate primary runoff elections are intensifying, marked by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s recent victory against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Along the way, Paxton has garnered support from various influential state legislators and candidates. After a primary election where neither candidate achieved the required 50% for a […]

Progressive figure uses strong language against Trump and ICE in speech after primary defeat

Abu-Ghazaleh Concedes in Illinois Congressional Primary In a passionate farewell, progressive activist Kat Abu-Ghazaleh concluded her campaign for the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday night. Her concession speech echoed with strong criticism of President Donald Trump and federal immigration authorities, as she declared, “Trump, ICE, liberate Palestine.” During her speech, which followed her defeat […]

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton secures victory in Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Juliana Stratton Moves Closer to Historic Senate Seat Illinois’ Democratic Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton, is on the verge of making history as the fifth Black woman senator in U.S. history. She emerged victorious against her main competitors, Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly, in a highly competitive and costly Democratic primary held on Tuesday, according […]

Melissa Conyears-Ervin [secures/loses] Illinois House primary contest with support from AIPAC

Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, is set to discuss the upcoming 2026 midterm elections on “Saturday in America.” He aims to delve into the widening division within the Democratic Party, which is increasingly impacted by rising socialism, protests against ICE, and the detention of President Nicolas Maduro, among other topics. In recent […]

Candidate Supported by JB Pritzker Who Ran ‘F*ck Trump’ Ad Wins Democratic Senate Primary

Illinois Governor’s Senate Nominee Secures Party Backing Governor JB Pritzker’s nominee for the U.S. Senate made a significant move in Illinois politics, gaining the Democratic Party’s nomination on Tuesday night. Pritzker endorsed his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, 60, who took office in April 2025. Her campaign benefited from Pritzker’s considerable political clout. As the votes […]

Democratic House candidate Kat Abughazaleh from the Gen Z generation loses the Illinois primary to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss.

Progressive Influencer’s Congressional Bid Ends as Mayoral Rival Wins In a significant turn of events, Kat Abu-Ghazaleh’s attempt to secure a Congressional seat came to an end on Tuesday when Democratic primary voters opted for Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss. Biss’s win arrived shortly after his campaign admitted to a past affair with a former student […]

Juliana Stratton secures victory in Illinois Senate Democratic primary, an important measure of Pritzker’s influence

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Wins Democratic Primary In a closely watched Democratic primary, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton secured a significant victory on Tuesday, paving the way to succeed the retiring Senator Dick Durbin. This race is seen as a crucial test of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s influence in 2028. Pritzker, who has been a […]

Donna Miller triumphs over Jesse Jackson Jr. in the Illinois Democratic primary

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Wins Democratic Primary In a recent Democratic primary held on Tuesday, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller emerged victorious against former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and state Sen. Robert Peters, securing her position to represent one of Illinois’ reliably blue congressional seats. Miller has made healthcare, particularly issues around affordability and […]

Illinois Democratic congressional candidate acknowledges relationship with former student as primary voting begins

Evanston Mayor Admits to Past Relationship Before Democratic Primary Hours before the voting began in the Democratic primary, the mayor of Evanston, Daniel Biss, acknowledged having had an “indiscreet” relationship with a former student. This revelation came as he campaigns for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District. A spokesperson confirmed that Biss, who was a professor […]

JFK’s grandson describes himself as an ‘outsider’ in the congressional primary in NYC.

Jack Schlossberg Launches NYC Council Campaign as an “Outsider” Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is running for a seat on the New York City Council. Interestingly, despite his family background in one of the most recognized political dynasties in America, he describes his campaign as an “outsider” effort that’s challenging […]