Jul 17, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson have advanced to a June 16 Republican primary runoff for Georgia governor after no candidate secured a majority in the initial primary. President Donald Trump has endorsed Jones in the race.
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.