Tag: Primary

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 […]

Trump supports Brandon Herrera for Texas House position following primary.

Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera After Ethics Investigation President Donald Trump has shown his support for Texas Republican Brandon Herrera, who recently stepped back from his campaign amidst an ethics investigation regarding a past affair with a former staff member. This endorsement marks a significant moment in the race for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. Herrera describes […]

Struggle for the heart of the Democratic Party focuses on Texas Senate primary

San Antonio Political Showdown A clash is brewing in Texas as Democratic Representatives Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off, reflecting the ongoing struggle between moderates and more extreme factions within the party. Crockett aims to energize the far-left base with her outspoken approach, while Talarico seeks to draw in both progressive moderates and disillusioned […]

Texas Senate hopefuls divide over Trump’s Iran actions ahead of primary

Texas Primary and the Iran Conflict San Antonio, Texas – As the Texas primary approaches, the recent U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran have sparked intense discussions in a competitive Senate race. Republican Senator John Cornyn, along with his two primary challengers, has voiced strong support for President Donald Trump’s order that resulted in […]