Author: Mercedes Yanora
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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.…
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After two independents did not gather enough valid signatures to make the ballot, four candidates remain in general election for Illinois' 4th Congressional District
Four candidates are running in the general election to represent Illinois' 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3. Patty Garcia (D) and Chris Getty, a Democrat running as an independent, lead in media attention, fundraising, and endorsements. Incumbent Jesus Garcia (D) is not running for re-election. Central to the election are claims that Jesus Garcia attempted…
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Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeats Toby Doeden in historic Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota
Incumbent Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden in the Republican primary runoff for governor of South Dakota on July 28. The gubernatorial primary runoff was the first since South Dakota passed a 1985 law requiring a candidate to receive 35% of the vote to avoid a runoff. In the June 2, 2026, primary, Doeden received 31%…
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Jay Feely defeats Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Jay Feely defeated Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) ran for governor of Arizona. Newsweek's Andrew Stanton wrote that the district "is one of the most competitive in the country, having voted for former President Joe Biden in 2020 and…
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Amish Shah defeats Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Galán-Woods and Shah led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) ran for governor of Arizona. Having voted for former President Joe Biden (D) in 2020 and President Donald Trump (R)…
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Two Republican incumbents—Ken Calvert and Young Kim—to face off in general election for California's 40th Congressional District
Incumbents Ken Calvert (R) and Young Kim (R) are running in the general election to represent California's 40th Congressional District on Nov. 3. They defeated six other candidates to win the top-two primary on June 2. Heading into the election, Calvert represents California's 41st Congressional District, and Kim represents the 40th District. The two incumbents…
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Neal, first elected in 1988, faces primary challenger Whalen in Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District
Incumbent Richard Neal and Jeromie Whalen are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1. The election reflects nationwide trends of younger, more progressive Democrats challenging long-serving incumbents. The Boston Globe's Anjali Huynh writes, "As Democrats nationwide struggle to define their party identity, Massachusetts is confronting a rare phenomenon: a…
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Six compete in Democratic primary for open 6th Congressional District in Massachusetts
Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster, Tram Nguyen, and Jamie Zahlaway Belsito are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on Sept. 1. Incumbent Seth Moulton (D) is running for the U.S. Senate to represent Massachusetts. The election is set against the backdrop of affordability and opposing President Donald Trump's…
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Manny Rutinel defeats Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District
Manny Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District on June 30. The 8th District was created following the 2020 census. Yadira Caraveo (D), the district's first representative, won election 48.4%-47.7% in 2022. Gabe Evans (R), the incumbent heading into the 2026 election, defeated Caraveo 49.0%-48.2% in 2024. Analysis surrounding…