Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican former Sen. John Sununu won their respective primaries on September 8, 2026, setting up a competitive November race for the open Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. The battleground contest is seen as crucial to Democrats' hopes of maintaining or reclaiming Senate control.
The Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas investigating whether Dan J. Sullivan, a former teacher, entered Alaska's Senate race to confuse voters with Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan. Federal investigators are examining potential voter confusion tactics in the Republican primary.
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) lost his Republican primary to former TV anchor Ryan Elijah, becoming the fourth House Republican to lose a primary this year amid allegations of domestic violence and sexual misconduct.
Florida voters head to the polls for primary elections to choose the Republican nominee to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, with Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds facing a crowded field in a race shaped by new congressional maps.
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.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic primary and U.S. Rep. John James won the Republican primary for governor on August 4, 2026, setting up a November general election matchup. James seeks to become Michigan's first Black governor.
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.
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Douglas Ollivant secured the Republican nomination for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on August 4, 2026, setting up a competitive general election race against first-term Democratic incumbent Eugene Vindman in a district that could flip in the midterms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek won Iowa's Democratic Senate primary, while Trump-endorsed Rep. Ashley Hinson won the Republican nomination for the state's open Senate seat, setting up a competitive general election race.
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 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.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, one week before the election. The endorsement came despite advisers urging Trump to support Cornyn, citing concerns about Paxton's baggage.
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.
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.
Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial primary resulted in a Republican runoff after no candidate won 50% of the vote, while former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms led the Democratic primary with 55.1% over Michael Thurmond's 10.4%.
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.
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.
Multiple Texas counties, including Dallas and Williamson, are reverting to countywide voting systems for the May 26 primary runoff elections after precinct-based voting caused massive disruptions and voter confusion during the March 3 primaries. The runoff will feature a high-profile Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign nearly a year before the primary, emphasizing his ties to President Trump as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton considers mounting a primary challenge.
