Politics Aug 15 Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say By Mike Catalini, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Aug 12 Watch 3:14 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a… By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham
Nation Aug 12 Watch 7:24 Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties To discuss the primary results for both parties, William Brangham spoke with political strategists from both sides of the aisle. Republican Liam Donovan previously worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Democrat Joel Payne currently works for the progressive… By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz
Politics Aug 11 Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor. By Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 09 El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary “I was grateful for his advice. It was very warm, very inviting, and I know that he knows the critical role that Michigan is going to play,” El-Sayed told NBC’s “Meet the Press."… By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Aug 09 Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Months later, confrontations between immigration agents and protestors in Minneapolis remain the backdrop to Minnesota's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, which features establishment-backed U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and the more progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 6:44 What El-Sayed's primary win means for Democrats in November By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson A progressive who has never held elected office defeated an establishment-backed congresswoman in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Haley Stevens in a race that exposed divisions within the party. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in November's general… Continue watching
Aug 04 Virginia Democrats to pick nominees in House seats they hope to flip in midterms By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative. Continue reading
Aug 04 High-profile Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate against progressive for Senate By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 7:50 Contentious Michigan Senate primary divides Democrats over direction of party By Lisa Desjardins, Sam Weber In Michigan, Democrats will make a decision about the shape of their party. The contentious Senate primary is a match between different wings and candidates with very different styles. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan and reports on the contest between… Continue watching