Representative Andy Ogles was defeated by former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher in Tennessee's Republican primary, becoming the third House Republican to lose renomination this year despite President Trump's backing.
Tennessee voters cast ballots in the state's 2026 primary elections on Thursday, August 6, with Jerri Green winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The Republican gubernatorial primary featured Marsha Blackburn and John Rose competing to succeed term-limited Governor Bill Lee.
North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards abandoned his reelection bid days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure, finding substantial evidence he fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.
Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin won the Republican primary for the redrawn 5th Congressional District with President Trump's endorsement, setting up a November general election challenge against 11-term Democratic incumbent Emanuel Cleaver in a district that was redistricted to favor Republicans.
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, delivering a significant victory for the party's left wing in a closely watched race that exposed deep divisions within the party.
Maryland's Democratic-controlled legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would pave the way for redrawing all eight congressional districts to favor Democrats in the 2028 elections. Governor Wes Moore signed the bill, which would eliminate the state's lone Republican-held district.
Ty Masterson secured the Republican nomination in Kansas' gubernatorial primary election, defeating challengers including Vicki Schmidt and Philip Sarnecki. He will face a Democratic candidate in the November general election to succeed Governor Laura Kelly.
Progressive candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race and Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race lead polls ahead of Tuesday primaries, alarming party operatives who fear left-leaning candidates could endanger general election prospects in battleground states.
Elon Musk announced plans to spend between $100 million and $120 million supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, including backing Senator Susan Collins, despite earlier pledges to stay out of politics.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has won his Republican primary runoff election, defeating businessman and political newcomer Toby in his bid for a full term in office. The victory came after Rhoden was forced into a runoff following the initial primary vote.
The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on July 27, 2026, to allow nationwide implementation of an executive order tightening mail-in voting rules ahead of November midterm elections. The request follows lower court rulings blocking the order, including a rebuff from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in response to lawsuits from 23 Democratic-led states arguing that states have constitutional authority over election rules.
Anthropic announced it will donate $20 million to a U.S. political lobbying organization that supports AI regulation, doubling its midterm election spending to $40 million total as Silicon Valley factions clash over AI policy.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has won support from a majority of delegates to effectively secure the Democratic nomination, replacing Graham Platner as the party's candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned state election officials on Friday they could face loss of federal funding, investigations, fines, and even prison time if they don't comply with Trump administration election security demands. Mullin asserted foreign adversaries could hack voting machines and vowed to use 'maximum pressure' on states.
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech accusing China of meddling in the 2020 election and claiming vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems, without providing new evidence. The address, which came ahead of November midterm elections, was criticized by experts as undermining confidence in American electoral integrity.
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin has invested approximately $40 million into the 2026 midterm campaigns, with the total potentially doubling by November as he works to influence the Republican Party's direction and help maintain its House and Senate majorities.
Idaho has joined Virginia, Nevada, and at least one other state in placing abortion-related measures on the ballot, with Idaho voters set to decide on rolling back the state's abortion ban while Virginia and Nevada consider constitutional amendments to establish abortion rights. Some states are simultaneously considering measures to raise thresholds for passing constitutional amendments.
The Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Minnesota has become a heated contest between U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, representing a broader moderate-progressive divide playing out in pivotal Midwestern states.
Two federal judges issued conflicting rulings on state access to a government database for verifying voter citizenship, with one judge blocking states from using it while another mandated access for some states, creating confusion ahead of the midterm elections.
At least six Maine Democrats are vying to replace Graham Platner as the party's Senate nominee after the progressive candidate suspended his campaign amid a rape accusation from a former girlfriend. The state Democratic Party will select a replacement to face Sen. Susan Collins in the fall election.
State Republican parties are charging as much as $20,000 for 'honorary delegate' positions at President Trump's unprecedented midterm convention, which the RNC has positioned as a fundraiser for state candidates rather than a traditional nominating convention.
The Trump administration's Department of Justice has sent letters to election officials in all 50 states threatening criminal charges if noncitizens vote, while also threatening to withhold federal funding from states that don't change voting practices. The move represents an escalation in federal pressure on state election administration.
A federal judge in Florida ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security must resume providing four Republican-led states access to an immigration database for verifying citizenship status of registered voters, despite another judge's nationwide block on the practice.
Maine's Democratic Party stated that U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner would not be able to select his replacement if he drops out of the race, while accusing his campaign of attempting to influence the replacement process. Platner's team has denied the accusations.
Growing number of Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are urging Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to withdraw from the race following a Politico report of a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021. Platner has denied the claim.
Democrats are positioning healthcare issues, including rural clinic closures and potential congressional oversight, as a central campaign theme for the 2026 midterm elections, with the issue showing potential to sway traditionally Republican voters in states like Iowa while Senate races remain complicated by candidate controversies.
Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed faced off in a contentious Democratic Senate primary debate, sparring over Israel policy, AIPAC funding, and their contrasting approaches to politics as the race enters its final stretch.
Michigan state Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign in early July 2026, narrowing the Democratic primary to a two-way race between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed just one month before the August 4 primary election.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor and former Wayne County health director, in Michigan's closely watched Democratic Senate primary. The endorsement comes amid growing anti-establishment momentum in Democratic primaries across multiple states.
First-time candidate Melat Kiros unseated nearly 30-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's Democratic House primary on Tuesday. Kiros is poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to eliminate federal restrictions on how much political parties can spend in coordination with their candidates for Congress and president, overturning campaign finance laws more than 50 years old. The case was initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance, now Vice President.
President Donald Trump has announced that the Republican Party will hold an unprecedented national convention in Dallas, Texas in September 2026, ahead of the midterm elections. The event breaks with tradition of holding conventions only during presidential election years and aims to energize voters as Republicans fight to maintain control of Congress.
Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million on the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, making the crypto industry the single largest corporate political spender in American politics and surpassing their total spending from the entire 2024 election cycle, according to a Public Citizen report.
Louisiana holds a Republican Senate primary runoff on June 27, 2026, after incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term. Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Donald Trump, faces a competitive contest to secure the GOP nomination.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old pro-Palestinian doctoral student and political newcomer, defeated incumbent Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th Congressional District primary, marking a significant victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party with backing from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Maryland incumbent Governor Wes Moore easily secured the Democratic nomination for re-election in the state's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, clearing a path toward a second term while speculation grows about a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
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.
Republican Rep. Mike Collins defeated Derek Dooley in Georgia's Senate runoff election on Tuesday, securing the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate races in November.
Washington DC holds its first mayoral primary in over a decade with democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leading against Kenyan McDuffie, while President Trump has suggested using federal power to intervene if Lewis George wins. The primary takes place alongside other key Republican primaries testing Trump's endorsement power.
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.
Steve Hilton, a former adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Fox News host backed by President Trump, has secured the second position in California's gubernatorial race, advancing to face the top vote-getter after defeating Democratic candidate Tom Steyer.
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.
A Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is launching a $50 million advertising campaign targeting more than a dozen House and Senate contests in the 2026 midterm elections, with many races in Republican strongholds. The campaign begins Tuesday as Democrats seek to flip control of Congress.
South Carolina voters cast ballots in primary elections to determine candidates for the November 2026 general election, including a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary to replace term-limited Governor Henry McMaster and U.S. House races.
Nevada voters cast ballots on June 9, 2026, in primary elections featuring races for governor, attorney general, and several Clark County mayoral positions. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. statewide.
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.
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has taken a narrow lead over reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the mayoral primary, positioning herself to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the fall runoff election.
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has secured the top spot in California's gubernatorial primary and will advance to the November general election. His opponent remains undetermined as millions of ballots are still being counted.
Current Fulton County Commission Chairman Rob Pitts and challenger Mo Ivory debated in southwest Atlanta ahead of their June 16 Democratic runoff election, with a proposed forensic budget audit emerging as a key point of contention between the candidates.
Political action committees have spent nearly $9 million in Maine's gubernatorial primary contests, with over half of that spending occurring in the past three weeks as both parties' nomination races remain uncertain ahead of the election.
California's gubernatorial primary is too close to call, with Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton leading in what is being described as the most uncertain governor's race in years. The state's top-two primary system will advance the two highest vote-getters regardless of party.
Political newcomer Toby Doeden finished first with 30.6% in South Dakota's Republican gubernatorial primary but failed to reach the 35% threshold needed to win outright, forcing a July runoff against incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden. U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson finished third and was eliminated from contention.
In a rare primary defeat for Trump, businessman Zach Lahn defeated U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary, marking one of the few times a Trump-endorsed candidate has lost in the 2026 primary season.
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.
Maine's Graham Platner visited Capitol Hill on Tuesday for meetings with Democratic senators following reports that emerged over the weekend. No senators have withdrawn their support for him despite the fresh controversy.
Republican candidate Jonathan Bush and other gubernatorial candidates are making their final appeals to voters with one week remaining until Maine's Election Day. Bush toured Volk Packaging in Biddeford as part of his closing campaign push.
California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota are holding primary elections on June 2, 2026, with particular attention on California's gubernatorial race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles mayoral election featuring reality TV personality Spencer Pratt among candidates.
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.
Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme secured the Republican nomination for Montana's U.S. Senate seat, winning the GOP primary with endorsements from President Donald Trump and retiring Sen. Steve Daines. Alme will face challengers including an independent candidate in the November general election.
New campaign finance data reveals which candidates have spent the most money in Maine's gubernatorial race, with Democratic candidates Hannah Pingree and Troy Jackson among those competing for their party's nomination.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson declined to participate in an Atlanta Press Club debate, leaving Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to appear alone on stage during the GOP runoff campaign. Jones used the opportunity to criticize his absent opponent while Jackson campaigned elsewhere.
Democratic candidate Graham Platner has raised and spent more money than incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine's U.S. Senate race. Platner's heavy spending reflects both his contentious Democratic primary battle with Governor Janet Mills, who exited the race on April 30, and his anticipated November general election matchup with Collins.
Representative Mike Collins has brought on several of President Trump's top political advisers to his campaign team ahead of a Georgia Senate runoff election, signaling strong Trump-aligned support for his candidacy.
The Maine Ethics Commission agreed to investigate a website attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Ben Midgley, who is competing against six other candidates including Bobby Charles in the June 9 Republican primary for governor.
Chris Carr, who finished fourth in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary, has endorsed healthcare executive Rick Jackson in the upcoming GOP runoff election. The endorsement represents one of the first major backing decisions in the high-stakes race with less than three weeks until voters decide the Republican nominee.
New polling confirms Bobby Charles maintains frontrunner status in the Republican primary for Maine governor, with Jonathan Bush and possibly Garrett Mason as his main competitors. Charles is described as both a frontrunner and a pariah within the party.
Penny Brown Reynolds and Dana Barrett will face each other in a runoff election for the Democratic nomination for Georgia Secretary of State. The race comes as incumbent Republican Brad Raffensperger launched an unsuccessful bid for the GOP nomination.
Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan has won the GOP primary for Oregon governor, securing a rematch against Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek. Drazan narrowly lost to Kotek in a three-way race in 2022.
CBS News projects that McLaurin and Parkes will face each other in a runoff election for the Georgia Democratic lieutenant governor nomination after neither candidate secured a majority in the May 2026 primary.
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary in Kentucky to Ed Gallrein, a challenger endorsed by President Trump. Massie becomes the latest Republican lawmaker to fall to a Trump-backed primary opponent after angering the president.
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for Alabama governor on Tuesday, setting up a rematch against Democrat Doug Jones, who lost his Senate seat to Tuberville in 2020. Tuberville opted not to seek a second Senate term to run for governor in the ruby-red state.
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.
Republicans have secured significant redistricting victories in court that could gain them up to a dozen House seats currently held by Democrats, but President Donald Trump's low approval ratings and other political headwinds threaten to offset these advantages in the upcoming midterm elections.
NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Democrats gaining a 2026 midterm edge as voters blame Trump for rising gas prices and express concern over the war in Iran. Republican redistricting wins may help the GOP, but low approval ratings and economic anxiety remain major midterm risks.
Republican candidates for Maine governor attacked rival Bobby Charles for skipping a debate at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, with one suggesting he might be in bed. The debate was moderated by Steve Robinson, editor in chief of The Maine Wire.
Campaign finance reports show Chellie Pingree and an unnamed Bush leading their respective party fundraising efforts in Maine's gubernatorial race, with primaries scheduled for June 9, 2026. The money race features a competitive Democratic contest and well-funded Republican candidates.
Major health care firms and trade groups are spending unprecedented amounts on lobbying as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of their business practices ahead of midterm elections, with new disclosures showing record first-quarter spending.
Virginia voters approved new congressional maps designed to favor Democrats, potentially adding up to four House seats for the party in November's midterm elections. The redistricting represents a significant shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Republican billionaire Rick Jackson has spent $50 million of his own money on a late-entry television advertising campaign that has dramatically reshaped the Georgia gubernatorial primary race, representing one of the highest political ad spending levels in the nation with the primary one month away.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Sen. Jim Libby withdrew from Maine's 2026 governor's race after the state's campaign finance watchdog denied his clean elections funding application, citing numerous problems with his campaign's paperwork and allegations of fraud.
Billionaire Rick Jackson filed to run for Georgia governor at the last minute despite another Republican having Trump's endorsement, after making a $1 million contribution to Trump's team that positioned him as a top contender in the race.
Fractures are emerging within the GOP over President Trump's economic plan as the 2026 midterm election year begins, despite Trump's efforts to rally House Republicans at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
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.
Multiple states are redrawing U.S. House districts mid-decade after Trump urged Republicans to seek partisan advantages. The fight is unfolding across legislatures, courts, and ballot measures ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not run for reelection next year, ending her historic political career and opening up a competitive Senate race that represents a significant challenge for Democrats.
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House Speaker on Friday in a tense first ballot vote, overcoming opposition from hard-right GOP holdouts with crucial support from President-elect Donald Trump as the 119th Congress convened.
