Tagged: 2026 primary elections

4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states
4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states
While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can front-line GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?
Domenico Montanaro | May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
Georgia is a swing state where both Democrats and Republicans are deciding the direction their parties will take in the fall in races for the Senate and the governor's mansion.
Sarah Kallis | May 20, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary
Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary
In a major victory for President Trump, his hand-picked challenger, Ed Gallrein, beat out U.S. House Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky House GOP primary, ending Massie's reelection bid.
Sylvia Goodman | May 19, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.
Jason Breslow | May 14, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.
Dirk VanderHart | May 11, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year
Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year
The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.
Brian Mann | Apr 13, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC