Tag: Congressional elections
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U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle. The DCCC and NRCC are subsidiaries of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, respectively. The goal of both committees is to elect members of their respective parties to the U.S.…
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Claire Valdez defeated three other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026
Claire Valdez (D) defeated Vichal Kumar (D), Antonio Reynoso (D), and Julie Won (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 7th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. Reynoso, Valdez, and Won led in fundraising and media attention. Incumbent Rep. Nydia Velazquez(D), who was first elected in 1992, did not run for re-election. According to City and State NY's Rebecca C. Lewis, the dynamics of the primary "can be…
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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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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…
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Cait Conley (D) defeated Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District
Cait Conley (D) defeated Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and two other candidates in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. As of April 2026, Conley, Davidson, and Phillips-Staley led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention. Decision Desk HQ and Roll Call both included incumbent Michael Lawler…
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Brad Lander (D) defeated incumbent Daniel Goldman (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District
Brad Lander (D) defeated incumbent Daniel Goldman (D) in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. CNN's Gloria Pazmino said the race was "expected to be a heated primary in one of the city’s most left-leaning districts. The race will serve as a test for the city’s left-leaning progressive…