Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Richard Neal defeats progressive challenger Jeromie Whalen in Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st District
Incumbent Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1. The election reflected nationwide trends of younger, more progressive Democrats challenging long-serving incumbents. The Boston Globe's Anjali Huynh wrote, "As Democrats nationwide struggle to define their party identity, Massachusetts is confronting a rare phenomenon: a healthy number…
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Smiley, Morales differ on rent stabilization, Flock surveillance cameras in Providence's Democratic mayoral primary
Incumbent Brett Smiley (D) and David Morales (D) are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, on Sept. 9. Mirroring many Democratic primaries across the country, Providence's Democratic mayoral primary features a moderate Democrat, Smiley, and a democratic socialist, Morales. Smiley, a first-term mayor, says his administration reduced violent crime, removed…
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Dan Koh defeats four others in Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
Dan Koh defeated Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Tram Nguyen, and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on Sept. 1. Incumbent Seth Moulton (D) ran for the U.S. Senate to represent Massachusetts. Central to the election were the candidates' policies to address affordability, how they would oppose President Donald Trump's…
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U.S. Senate race in Michigan between El-Sayed (D) and Rogers (R) to help determine control of the chamber
Abdul El-Sayed (D), Mike Rogers (R), Douglas P. Marsh (G), Lydia Christensen (L), and Timothy Long (U.S. Taxpayers Party) are running in the general election for Senate in Michigan on Nov. 3. Incumbent Gary Peters (D) did not seek re-election. The U.S. Senate race is central to determining which party gains or maintains control of…
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Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) face off in redrawn Texas congressional district
Incumbent Henry Cuellar (D), Tano Tijerina (R), and Marlon Duran (G) are running in the general election to represent Texas' 28th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Following mid-decade redistricting, the district was redrawn to one that President Donald Trump (R) would have won 54.8%-44.4%, compared to 53.1%-45.8% under pre-redistricting lines. This makes it one of…
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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 Thomas Kean Jr. (R) and Rebecca Bennett (D) to face off in competitive New Jersey's 7th Congressional District
Incumbent Thomas Kean Jr. (R) and Rebecca Bennett (D) are running in the general election to represent New Jersey's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3. New Jersey Globe's David Wildstein writes, "New Jersey’s 7th district is one of the most competitive in the nation and could be pivotal to determining which party controls the House…
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Don Beyer defeats four challengers in Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District
Incumbent Don Beyer defeated Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District on Aug. 4. The primary reflected a broader division within the Democratic Party, with challengers framing incumbents as establishment politicians doing too little to counter President Donald Trump (R) and the Republican Party.…