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Aug 2, 2026

Democratic socialists poised for primary wins in Michigan and Wisconsin

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.

Aug 2, 2026·9 sources

Jun 16, 2026

Trump casts shadow over DC mayoral primary as democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George leads polls

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.

Jun 16, 2026·4 sources

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▪The potential progressive victories are being compared to the Tea Party movement that impacted the Republican party in 2010.
▪State assemblywoman Francesca Hong is the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin.
▪The winner of the Wisconsin Democratic primary is expected to face Republican US Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November election.

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