Author: David Luchs
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Houston Gaines (R) defeated Jeff Baker (R) and Ryan Millsap (R) in the Republican primary for Georgia's 10th Congressional District on May 19, 2026
Houston Gaines (R) defeated Jeff Baker (R) and Ryan Millsap (R) in the Republican primary for Georgia's 10th Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Gaines and Millsap led the candidate field in local media attention. Incumbent Mike Collins (R) ran for U.S. Senate rather than seeking re-election. As of the primary, major election forecasters rated…
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Rep. Thanedar faces Sanders-backed challenger in Michigan's 13th District Democratic primary
Incumbent Shri Thanedar (D), Donavan McKinney (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Thanedar and McKinney led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Local radio station WDET's Russ McNamara said Thanedar is "facing a difficult primary opponent,…
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Colorado Democrats compete to be the state's chief legal check on the Trump administration
Hetal Doshi (D), Michael Dougherty (D), Jena Griswold (D), and David Seligman (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General on June 30, 2026. Incumbent Phil Weiser (D) is term-limited and running for governor. Axios' John Frank said the primary has a "packed field of top-tier candidates and ... unusually high stakes…
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Democrats see Michigan's 7th District as most likely 2026 House flip — now they have to pick a candidate
Bridget Brink (D), William Lawrence (D), Matt Maasdam (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Brink, Lawrence, and Maasdam led in endorsements, polling, and local media attention. The winner will face incumbent Tom Barrett (R), first elected in…
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Rep. Mfume, Conway lead crowded Democratic primary fight for Maryland's 7th District seat
Incumbent Kweisi Mfume (D), Mark Conway (D), Tashi Davis (D), and Theo Gillespie (D) are running 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…
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Jon Echols (R) and Jeff Starling (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026
Jon Echols (R) and Jeff Starling (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026. Incumbent Gentner Drummond (R), first elected in 2022, is running for governor. The last election for Oklahoma Attorney General without an incumbent on the ballot was in 2010. The Southwest Ledger's M. Scott Carter…
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Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Haley Stevens (D), and two other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, El-Sayed, McMorrow, and Stevens led in polling, endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) is not running for re-election. Crain's…
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Jay Byars (R), Jenny Honeycutt (R), Sam McCown (R), Alex Pelbath (R), Mark Smith (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2026
Jay Byars (R), Jenny Honeycutt (R), Sam McCown (R), Alex Pelbath (R), Mark Smith (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District on June 9, 2026. As of May 2026, Byars, Honeycutt, McCown, Pelbath, and Smith led in fundraising and local media attention. Incumbent Nancy Mace…
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Jay Edwards (R) defeated Kristina Daley Roegner (R) in the Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 5, 2026
Jay Edwards (R) defeated Kristina Daley Roegner (R) in the Republican primary for Ohio Treasurer on May 5, 2026. Incumbent Robert Sprague (R) ran for secretary of state. Vice President J.D. Vance (R) endorsed Edwards. Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R), who ran for president in 2024, endorsed Roegner. Politico's Jacob Wendler said, "The otherwise sleepy…
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Incumbent Jim Ross defeated Steve Cavender, Hunter Crow, and Shaun Mallory in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Arlington, Texas, on May 2, 2026
Incumbent Jim Ross defeated Steve Cavender, Hunter Crow, and Shaun Mallory in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Arlington, Texas, on May 2, 2026. As of March 2026, Ross and Cavender led in endorsements and local media attention. Ross was first elected mayor in 2021, when he defeated Michael Glaspie 54.4%-45.6%. He was re-elected…