2026 Election
How Rep. Max Miller’s Democratic opponent is navigating a ‘surreal’ political opportunity
Brian Poindexter has built a unique coalition around the establishment and Bernie Sanders and is sticking to his working-class message in a suddenly competitive Ohio race.
Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls
Pre-election surveys have gotten it wrong in two critical Democratic primaries in as many weeks, exposing the difficulties of polling intraparty contests.
How David Crowley pulled off the ‘unbelievable’: Winning in Wisconsin after dropping out
David Crowley’s primary win, one of the most unlikely political resurrections in Wisconsin history, was born in a moment of sheer panic for state Democrats.
Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut makes 10 House members who have lost primaries this year
Longtime Democratic Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut on Tuesday makes him the 10th House incumbent to lose a primary so far this cycle — an unusually high figure that comes as Democrats push their leaders to pass the torch to a new, more progressive generation and Republicans continue to reckon with a party rebuilt in President Donald Trump’s image.
Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig, NBC News projects, in yet another nominating contest that exposed Democratic ideological divides.
Minnesota GOP picks Lisa Demuth over Trump-backed Mike Lindell for governor against Democrat Amy Klobuchar
Demuth, the state House speaker, defeated Trump-endorsed Lindell for the Republican nomination, NBC News projects, while Klobuchar romped in her primary.
Francesca Hong and David Crowley battle for the lead in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
The key battleground state race was too close to call late Tuesday, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk.
Abdul El-Sayed says he hopes to campaign with Obama after phone call to discuss campaign
Michigan Senate nominnee Abdul El-Sayed confirmed that he spoke to former President Barack Obama adding that he hopes to campaign with him this fall.
‘No magic formula’: Francesca Hong recalibrates her democratic socialist message as Wisconsin’s primary nears
The Democratic gubernatorial front-runner has backed away from some of her past controversial positions — but not her left-wing brand — as she faces electability concerns.
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.