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Aug 5, 2026

Bouchard, Hines Win Michigan Primary Nominations for 10th Congressional District Race

Republican Michael Bouchard and Democrat Christina Hines secured their party nominations in Michigan's primary election to compete for the open 10th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. John James. The November matchup is expected to be closely contested in the battleground district.

Aug 5, 2026·3 sources
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Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican John Braun advance in Washington's 3rd District primary

Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will face off in the general election for Washington's 3rd Congressional District, setting up one of the most competitive House races in the 2026 midterms.

Aug 5, 2026·4 sources
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Aug 4, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate drops out of South Dakota race, clearing path for independent challenger to GOP incumbent

Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in South Dakota, withdrew from the race just before the ballot removal deadline, leaving independent candidate Brian Bengs as the sole challenger to Republican incumbent Sen. Mike Rounds in the deep-red state.

Aug 4, 2026·6 sources
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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic primary, will challenge Rep. Rob Wittman for Virginia's 1st District seat

Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor won Virginia's First District Democratic primary with 53% of the vote, defeating six other candidates. She will face longtime Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in November's general election, which is expected to be part of the larger battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Aug 4, 2026·3 sources
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Jul 29, 2026

Two Democrats Advance to Runoff in Georgia Special Election for Late Rep. David Scott's Seat

Marcye Scott, daughter of the late Rep. David Scott, and fellow Democrat Everton Blair finished first and second in a five-candidate special election field but failed to secure majority support, triggering a runoff election for Georgia's congressional seat.

Jul 29, 2026·1 source
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Jun 22, 2026

New York Congressional Candidates Campaign on Final Day Before Primary Election

Congressional candidates in New York made their final appeals to voters on the last full day of campaigning before the state's primary election, with progressive candidates mounting significant challenges.

Jun 22, 2026·1 source
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Jun 17, 2026

Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore wins Alabama Republican Senate runoff

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore defeated political newcomer Jared Hudson in Alabama's Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, securing President Trump's endorsement to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Moore will face Democrat Everett Wess in the November general election.

Jun 17, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 16, 2026

Georgia Republicans Hold Runoff Elections to Choose Senate and Governor Nominees

Georgia Republicans are voting in runoff elections on Tuesday to select their nominees for U.S. Senate against incumbent Jon Ossoff and for governor. The Senate race features a congressman backed by President Trump against a candidate supported by Governor Brian Kemp.

Jun 16, 2026·3 sources
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Jun 9, 2026

Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary to challenge Susan Collins

Marine veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine with 72% of the vote, defeating Governor Janet Mills. He will face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the general election despite revelations about his past.

Jun 9, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 8, 2026

Early Voting Begins in Georgia Primary Runoffs for Governor and US Senate

Early voting has started across Georgia for the June 16 primary runoff election, which will determine the final candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in the fall general election after no candidates secured majorities in last month's primary.

Jun 8, 2026·3 sources
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Maine Holds Closely Watched Primary Election with US Senate Race as National Focus

Maine voters cast ballots in a primary election featuring a high-stakes US Senate race that has drawn national attention, with Democrats seeking to challenge an incumbent in a contest that could influence Senate control.

Jun 8, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 3, 2026

Michael McGuire wins Republican primary in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, will face Rep. Herb Conaway in November

Michael McGuire secured the Republican nomination in a contested three-way GOP primary for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District and will challenge Democratic incumbent Rep. Herb Conaway in the November 2026 general election.

Jun 3, 2026·2 sources
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Jun 2, 2026

Rebecca Bennett Wins Democratic Primary in New Jersey's 7th District, Will Face Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett secured the Democratic nomination in New Jersey's battleground 7th Congressional District, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr.

Jun 2, 2026·1 source
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Early voting data show Maine Democrats outpacing Republicans in upcoming primary

Nearly 35,000 Maine voters have cast early ballots in the upcoming primary election, with data showing Democratic voters participating at higher rates than Republicans.

Jun 2, 2026·2 sources
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May 20, 2026

New polls show Democrats leading in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial and Senate races

Recent polling shows Nirav Shah leading Maine's Democratic gubernatorial primary, while Graham Platner holds a seven-point advantage over Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election Senate race. The Pan Atlantic Research Survey indicates competitive races ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections.

May 20, 2026·2 sources
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May 18, 2026

GOP Spending Dominates Georgia Primary as Democrats Drive Record Turnout

Georgia's primary election on Tuesday showcases contentious Republican contests for governor and U.S. Senate, with Republicans dominating campaign spending while Democrats aim to leverage high turnout to flip two state supreme court seats.

May 18, 2026·2 sources
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Mar 4, 2026

Texas Holds Contentious and Costly March 2026 Primary Elections

Texas conducted its March 2026 primary elections, which were marked by high levels of contention and significant campaign spending across races.

Mar 4, 2026·1 source
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Cornyn and Paxton advance to runoff in Texas Republican Senate primary

Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face each other in a May 26 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in Tuesday's Republican primary election. The contentious race has drawn national attention and will extend the expensive, divisive battle for another three months.

Mar 4, 2026·5 sources
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Nov 5, 2025

Democrats Sweep 2025 Elections in Virginia, New Jersey as Economic Concerns Hurt Trump's GOP

Democrats dominated Election Day 2025, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey and New York's mayoral contest, as voters cited economic concerns and rejected President Trump's endorsed candidates in the first major elections since his return to the White House.

Nov 5, 2025·3 sources
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Aug 31, 2022

Alaska Division of Elections to announce results of state's first ranked choice voting election for U.S. House seat

Alaska will announce the unofficial winner of the special election to replace the late Congressman Don Young using the state's new ranked choice voting system. The results will be livestreamed by the Division of Elections.

Aug 31, 2022·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Michael Bouchard Jr. received the endorsement of President Donald Trump, which led rival candidate Robert Lulgjuraj to suspend his campaign on July 14, 2026.
  • ▪Democratic nominee William Lawrence has campaigned on a platform calling for a national moratorium on hyperscale data centers proposed within Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
  • ▪In the Democratic primary, Christina Hines received 46,993 votes (47%), defeating Eric Chung with 29,650 votes and Tim Greimel with 23,307 votes.

People involved

Donald TrumpNirao ShahJohn CornynKen Paxton

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