Tag: Democratic primaries

  • Incumbent Neal wins Democratic nomination in Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District

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    Incumbent U.S. Rep. Richard Neal defeated Alex Morse in the Democratic primary in Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District. With 87% of precincts reporting, Neal received 59.1% of the vote to Morse’s 40.9%. Neal was first elected in 1988 and has served as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee since 2019. He cited addressing coronavirus…

  • Markey defeats Kennedy in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts

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    Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ed Markey defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. With 82% of the precincts reporting, Markey had received 55.6% of the vote to Kennedy’s 44.5%. Markey served in the U.S. House from 1976 until he was elected to the Senate in a 2013 special…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 33 (September 2, 2020)

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    This week: Results from last night’s primaries in Massachusetts and a preview of the top primaries in New Hampshire With Labor Day just around the corner and general election season in full swing, this will be the last regular edition of 2020’s Heart of the Primaries. Notable election results from the primaries in New Hampshire,…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 32 (August 26, 2020)

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    This week: Pelosi endorses Kennedy against Markey, Reeves endorses Strickland over Doglio in WA-10, New Hampshire Youth Movement endorses challenger to 42-year incumbent in Rockingham’s House District 25 On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On former Kansas House candidate,…

  • Pam Keith, Oz Vazquez complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Pam Keith defeated Oz Vazquez in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 18th Congressional District on August 18. Keith received 79.9% of the vote to Vazquez’s 20.1%. Keith will face incumbent Brian Mast (R) and K.W. Miller (independent) in the general election. Before the election, both Keith and Vazquez completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Ballotpedia asks…

  • Pam Keith defeats Oz Vazquez in Florida’s 18th Congressional District Democratic primary

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    Pam Keith defeated Oz Vazquez in the Democratic primary in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. At 7:37 p.m. Eastern Time Decision Desk HQ called the race with 16.5% of precincts reporting. Keith received 79.9% of the vote and Vazquez received 20.1%. Both candidates had received notable primary endorsements leading up to the election, with Keith garnering support…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 31 (August 19, 2020)

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    This week: Cavell drops out and endorses Mermell in MA-04, Two seek Democratic nod for Massachusetts Governor Council’s only open seat, and R.I. National Organization for Women endorses Melanie DuPont over incumbent in Senate District 22 rematch On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts…

  • Cohn wins Democratic nomination in Florida’s 15th Congressional District

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    Alan Cohn defeated Adam Hattersley, Jesse Philippe, and Kel Britvec in the Democratic primary for Florida’s 15th Congressional District on August 18. Cohn received 41% of the vote followed by Hattersley and Philippe with 33% and 26%, respectively. Cohn, an investigative journalist, said his campaign priorities include expanding access to healthcare, addressing climate change, and increasing the minimum wage. He received endorsements from six…

  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 30 (August 12, 2020)

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    This week: Working Families Party endorses Markey, Schiff endorses Kennedy; Local Sunrise coalition retracts Morse endorsement in MA-01; Outgoing Rep. RoseLee Vincent endorses Giannino in Mass.’s 16th Suffolk District House primary On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On the…

  • Ilhan Omar wins MN-05 Democratic primary

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    Incumbent Rep. Ilhan Omar defeated four candidates in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. As of 9:25 p.m. Central Time, she had received 57% of the vote. Antone Melton-Meaux was second with 39%. This was the first time in more than 85 years that an incumbent U.S. representative from Minnesota had more than…