Year: 2026
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Alfonso defeats four others in Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District
Michael Alfonso defeated Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, Donald Raihala, and Niina Threlfall-Baum in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Aug. 11. Alfonso, Ebben, Hermening, and Threlfall-Baum led in media attention. Incumbent Tom Tiffany (R) ran for governor of Wisconsin. Alfonso, Ebben, and Hermening campaigned as self-described America First Republicans, a term associated…
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Demuth defeats Lindell, Qualls, and four others in Republican primary for governor of Minnesota
Lisa Demuth defeated six other candidates in the Republican primary for governor of Minnesota on Aug. 11. Demuth, Mike Lindell, and Kendall Qualls led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent Tim Walz (D) did not run for re-election. A welfare fraud investigation, Republican convention election voting irregularities, and electability were central themes in the primary.…
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Incumbent Gillen (D) and Driscoll (R) to face off in New York swing district
Incumbent Laura Gillen (D) and Jeanine Driscoll (R) are running in the general election to represent New York's 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Newsday's Billy House writes, "Enrolled Democratic voters still outnumber Republicans in Gillen's district, located just outside New York City. But it's been moving more competitively to the right, and swing voters…
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Incumbent Ilhan Omar defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11
Incumbent Ilhan Omar (D) defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11. In addition to Omar, Julie Le (D) and Latonya Reeves (D) led in media attention. Major race forecasters rated the general election Solid/Safe Democratic. Before the election, the Cook Political Report wrote, "Progressive Rep. Ilhan…
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Massachusetts initiative would require local voter approval and other conditions for data center permits, the second statewide proposal following Ohio
A Massachusetts citizen filed an initiative petition with the state Election Division that would prohibit local permitting agencies from issuing a data center permit until certain conditions are met and the data center is approved by two-thirds of the local electorate. The conditions include: A data center is a physical facility that houses computer systems…
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David Crowley (D) defeated Joel Brennan (D), Francesca Hong (D), and Kelda Roys (D) in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026
David Crowley (D) defeated Joel Brennan (D), Francesca Hong (D), and Kelda Roys (D) in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on August 11, 2026. Incumbent Tony Evers (D) did not run for re-election. Evers endorsed Crowley. Wisconsin Public Radio's Shawn Johnson and Rich Kremer said Evers' endorsement "underscored a schism in the state…
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Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026
Peggy Flanagan (D) defeated Angie Craig (D) and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Minnesota on August 11, 2026. As of August 2026, Flanagan and Craig led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Tina Smith (D) did not run for re-election. Smith endorsed Flanagan. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of…
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Luke Bronin (D) defeated incumbent John Larson (D), Ruth Fortune (D), and Jillian Gilchrest (D) in the Democratic primary for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District on August 11, 2026
Luke Bronin (D) defeated incumbent John Larson (D), Ruth Fortune (D), and Jillian Gilchrest (D) in the Democratic primary for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District on August 11, 2026. Larson, Bronin, and Gilchrest led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. At the May 2026 Democratic nominating convention, Larson, Bronin, and Gilchrest each received the 15%…
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Matt Little defeats five other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
Matt Little (D) defeated five other candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Aug. 11, 2026. Little, Kaela Berg (D), and Matt Klein (D) led in endorsements, fundraising, and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Angie Craig (D) ran for the U.S. Senate rather than for another term. According to CBS Minnesota's Esme Murphy, the district "is a microcosm of the whole state. There are suburban areas, including…
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Miami voters to decide election timing, Marine Stadium ballot measures on Aug. 18
Miami voters will decide two local ballot measures on Aug. 18, 2026. The first measure, Referendum 1, would move city elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years. The second measure, Referendum 2, would authorize the city to enter an agreement with Global Spectrum to renovate and manage the Miami Marine Stadium. Here’s what to know…