2026 Election
Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race
For the Democratic Party, the road to Maine’s Senate primary is paved in dread.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces backlash for running in a district long represented by Black Democrats
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is facing pushback from Black Democrats after deciding to run in a newly redrawn district that has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field.
How a Trump-backed candidate’s home turf contributed to his surprise primary loss
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, seemed to have every edge in his bid for the Hawkeye State’s Republican nomination for governor on Tuesday, from superior fundraising to President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Where the redistricting fight stands heading into the midterms
After 10 states enacted new congressional maps, Republicans are in position to gain up to 16 seats this fall, compared to six for the Democrats, as the parties vie for control of the House.
Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority
The ballots are set in two Republican-held battleground House races in Iowa, part of a slate of primaries Tuesday shaping the battle for control of Congress in the fall
California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle
Trump-backed Kurt Alme wins Montana GOP Senate primary
Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme won the Republican Senate primary in Montana, NBC News projects, putting the Trump-backed candidate in a strong position to join the chamber next year.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to a November runoff election in her bid for a second term, NBC News projects, but the opponent she’ll face in the one-on-one race remains unclear
Republican businessman Toby Doeden advances to primary runoff in South Dakota governor’s race
Republican businessman Toby Doeden has advanced to a runoff in South Dakota governor’s race, NBC News projects.
Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in California
Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after winning California’s 1st District special election, NBC News projects.