Author: David Luchs
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Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026
Charlie Hatcher (R) defeated incumbent Andy Ogles (R) in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District on August 6, 2026. The Nashville Banner's Stephen Elliott said 2026 was "the second successive cycle that the embattled, bomb-throwing Ogles will have faced a well-connected primary challenger." In 2024, Ogles defeated Courtney Johnston (R) 56.5%–43.5%. Hatcher served…
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Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026
Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election. Roll Call's Mary Ellen McIntire writes, "Republicans see the seat — a district that Donald Trump carried three times — as a prime pickup opportunity…
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Turek, Hinson running for open U.S. Senate seat in Iowa as Ernst retires
Josh Turek (D), Ashley Hinson (R), and Thomas Laehn (L) are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Iowa on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Joni Ernst (R), first elected in 2014, is not running for re-election. Ernst endorsed Hinson on January 10, 2026. The Iowa Capital Dispatch's Robin Opsahl wrote, "Republicans have seen…
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Redistricting redraws Ohio's 9th District ahead of 2026 Kaptur-Merrin rematch
Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D), Derek Merrin (R), and Matthew Althaus (L) are running in the general election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The election is taking place in the context of redistricting that changed the boundaries of the 9th District from those used in 2024. Inside Elections' Nathaniel Rakich said, "[The]…
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Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) and John Braun (R) advanced from the top-two primary in Washington's 3rd Congressional District on August 4, 2026
Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) and John Braun (R) advanced from the top-two primary in Washington's 3rd Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Perez and Braun defeated seven other candidates. As of July 2026, Perez, Braun, and Brent Hennrich (D) led in fundraising and local media attention. The Oregonian's Betsy Hammond said Perez "is one…
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Shannon Taylor (D) defeated Salaam Bhatti (D), Jason Knapp (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District on August 4, 2026
Shannon Taylor (D) defeated Salaam Bhatti (D), Jason Knapp (D), and four other candidates in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Taylor, Bhatti, and Knapp led in endorsements and fundraising. Taylor will face incumbent Rob Wittman (R) in the general election. The Virginia Mercury's Shannon Heckt said, "Voters in…
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Donavan McKinney (D) defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026
Donavan McKinney (D) defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Local radio station WDET's Russ McNamara said Thanedar was "facing a difficult primary opponent, State Representative Donavan McKinney. The progressive Democrat has already been endorsed by Black leaders in Detroit and other [progressives] like…
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William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026
William Lawrence (D) defeated Bridget Brink (D) and Matt Maasdam (D) in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Lawrence will face incumbent Tom Barrett (R), first elected in 2024, in the general election. As of May 2026, major forecasting organizations rated the general election a toss-up. The Detroit Free…
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Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026. Two-term incumbent Gary Peters (D) did not run for re-election. Peters endorsed Stevens on July 13, 2026. Crain's Detroit Business' David Eggert said the primary was "Michigan’s first truly competitive Democratic Senate primary in 32…
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Pou (D) and Pino (R) are running in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending this November
Incumbent Nellie Pou (D), Rosemary Pino (R), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party) are running in the general election for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The New Jersey Monitor's Nikita Biryukov said, "The 9th District has historically been safe Democratic ground, and Republicans have not won a House election there…