Author: David Luchs
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Jena Griswold (D) defeated Hetal Doshi (D), Michael Dougherty (D), and David Seligman (D) in the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General
Jena Griswold (D) defeated Hetal Doshi (D), Michael Dougherty (D), and David Seligman (D) in the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General on June 30, 2026. Incumbent Phil Weiser (D) was term-limited and ran for governor. Axios' John Frank said the primary had a "packed field of top-tier candidates and ... unusually high stakes of…
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Virginia's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary draws seven candidates as forecasters rate general election Lean Republican
Salaam Bhatti (D), Jason Knapp (D), Shannon Taylor (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of June 2026, Bhatti, Knapp, and Taylor led in endorsements and fundraising. The winner will face incumbent Rob Wittman (R) in the general election. The Virginia…
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Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District
Micah Lasher (D) defeated Alex Bores (D), George Conway (D), Jack Schlossberg (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Bores, Conway, Lasher, and Schlossberg led in polling, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Jerrold Nadler (D), first elected in…
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Jenny Honeycutt (R) defeated Mark Smith (R) in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Jenny Honeycutt (R) defeated Mark Smith (R) in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Honeycutt and Smith were the top two finishers in the June 9 primary. Honeycutt received 22.1% of the primary vote and Smith received 18.0%. They advanced to a runoff after neither received more…
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Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Blake Moore (R) defeated Karianne Lisonbee (R) in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 23, 2026. The election took place in the context of redistricting, which changed the district boundaries from those used in 2024. Incumbent Celeste Maloy (R) ran for re-election in the 3rd District. Moore was the incumbent…
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Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Oscar Romero (D), and Theo Chino-Tavarez (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District
Darializa Avila Chevalier (D) defeated incumbent Adriano Espaillat (D), Theo Chino-Tavarez (D), and Oscar Romero (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District. As of May 2026, Espaillat and Chevalier led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. City & State New York's Sahalie Donaldson said, "[Espaillat]'s staunch support of Israel puts…
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Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D) defeated Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D) defeated Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of May 2026, Mfume and Conway led in fundraising and local media attention. Local radio station WBAL's Katarina Hein said the race "is expected to center…
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Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District
Adrian Boafo (D) defeated Rushern Baker III (D), Quincy Bareebe (D), Harry Dunn (D), and 19 other candidates in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of June 2026, Baker, Bareebe, Boafo, and Dunn led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention. Incumbent Steny Hoyer (D) did not run…
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Ben McAdams (D) defeated Nate Blouin (D), Michael Farrell (D), and Liban Mohamed (D) in the Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District
Ben McAdams (D) defeated Nate Blouin (D), Michael Farrell (D), and Liban Mohamed (D) in the Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Blouin, McAdams, and Mohamed led in fundraising and local media attention. The race took place in the context of redistricting ahead of the 2026…
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Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District
Incumbent Ritchie Torres (D) defeated Michael Blake (D) and Jose Vega (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 15th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Torres and Blake led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. USA Today's Kathryn Palmer said Blake was "hanging his platform on Torres' ardent support…