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
Aug 02 Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Desperate to save his job as chair of the Democratic National Committee, he is avoiding media appearances, monitoring his critics' social media posts and refusing — at least so far — to make any substantive changes at his troubled organization. Continue reading
Jul 30 In Missouri, Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's primary rematch sets up key test for Democrats By Matt Brown, Associated Press A progressive firebrand who started her political career as a Black Lives Matter organizer in Ferguson, Bush served two terms before losing a primary challenge to Wesley Bell, a moderate local prosecutor. Continue reading
Jul 24 Democrats select South Carolina for their first 2028 presidential nominating contest By Joey Cappelletti, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press South Carolina has long been the first Southern contest and has served as a key test of candidates’ support among Black voters. Continue reading
Jul 21 Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week By Meg Kinnard, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 6:48 Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Dan Sagalyn, Bridget Craig Israel’s war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A… Continue watching
Jul 14 Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began… Continue reading