2026 Election
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.
Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has lost his Republican primary, NBC News projects, falling to a former state official in a primary season that has seen an unusually high number of incumbents lose renomination.
Israel is a key dividing line in Democratic primaries — except in Wisconsin
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor, is an Israel critic, but has not played up the issue in the way other like-minded candidates around the country have.
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary highlights growing backlash to pro-Israel spending
The schism in the Democratic Party over Israel is getting wider, as candidates are finding that accepting huge amounts of cash from pro-Israel groups can be a grave liability as well as an asset.
Asian American groups backing James Talarico for Senate say he needs to step up his game
Asian American groups in Texas say they are “sounding the alarm” on Democrat James Talarico’s Senate campaign, warning he must do more to reach out to their community.
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar loses his primary to a progressive challenger in Michigan
Rep. Shri Thanedar has lost his Democratic primary in Michigan to state Rep.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left
The former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.
Trump-backed John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governor
Rep. John James has won Michigan’s Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects.
Progressive activist wins Democratic primary in one of the nation’s biggest House races
Democrat William Lawrence, a co-founder of the progressive Sunrise Movement, has won his party’s primary in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, NBC News projects — a big victory for the insurgent left that also sets up a dramatic general election contrast with Republicans in a crucial battleground seat.
Democrats put redistricting amendment on Maryland’s midterm ballot
Maryland’s Democratic-controlled Legislature voted Tuesday to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would pave the way for them to eliminate the state’s lone Republican-held congressional district before the 2028 election.