Author: David Luchs
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Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), and Elijah Manley (D) in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026
Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), and Elijah Manley (D) in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting that changed the boundaries of the 20th District from those used in 2024. In…
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Jim Schwartzel (R) defeated nine other candidates in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District on August 18, 2026
Jim Schwartzel (R) defeated nine other candidates in the Republican primary for Florida's 19th Congressional District on August 18, 2026. Schwartzel, Madison Cawthorn (R), Chris Collins (R), Ola Hawatmeh (R), Catalina Lauf (R), Jim Oberweis (R), and John Strand (R) led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Byron Donalds (R) ran for governor…
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Democratic, Republican campaign committees target Michigan's 10th Congressional District in 2026 as Rep. John James runs for governor
Christina Hines (D), Michael Bouchard (R), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Michigan's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent John James (R) is running for governor rather than seeking re-election. James was elected 48.8%–48.3% in 2022 and 51.1%–45.0% in 2024. President Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D)…
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Aguilar, Marchant meet in 2022 rematch for Nevada secretary of state
Incumbent Cisco Aguilar (D), Jim Marchant (R), Brad Barnhill (Independent American Party), and John T. Kennedy (L) are running in the general election for Nevada Secretary of State on November 3, 2026. The election is a rematch. In 2022, Aguilar defeated Marchant 48.9%–46.7%. That year, Joe Lombardo (R) won the gubernatorial election 48.8%–47.3% and Catherine…
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Benson, James among six candidates running to succeed term-limited Whitmer as Michigan governor
Jocelyn Benson (D), John James (R), and four other candidates are running in the general election for governor of Michigan on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Gretchen Whitmer (D) is term-limited and can not seek re-election. Bridge Michigan's Simon D. Schuster wrote, "James heads to the general election looking to extend a streak: It’s been about…
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Forecasters move Ohio's 7th Congressional District to Toss-up ahead of November general election
Incumbent Max Miller (R), Brian Poindexter (D), Thahbia Asad (Independent) (Write-in), and Andrey Martinichin (Independent) (Write-in) are running in the general election for Ohio's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election is taking place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district's boundaries from those used in 2024. The Downballot calculated that…
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A look at Arizona's secretary of state race—one of 26 on the ballot in 2026
Incumbent Adrian Fontes (D), Alexander Kolodin (R), and Duwayne Collier (G) are running in the general election for Arizona Secretary of State on November 3, 2026. Fontes was elected 52.4%–47.6% in 2022. That year, Katie Hobbs (D) won the gubernatorial election 50.3%–49.6% and incumbent Mark Kelly (D) won the senatorial election 51.4%–46.5%. In 2024, President…
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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%…