Vote 2026

Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars meant to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare to people in need.

Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats

By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham

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…

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Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties

By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz

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…

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Peggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive Democrats

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump.

Sen. Darline Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff in South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard, Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

A first-time candidate who was always close to her brother's political orbit, Darline Graham overcame skepticism about her lack of experience in her campaign to replace him, as she moved forward Tuesday as the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman.

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor over Francesca Hong

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Crowley narrowly defeated democratic socialist Hong, who was hoping to ride the wave of recent victories by progressive candidates, including Abdul El-Sayed in neighboring Michigan’s U.S. Senate race last week.

Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways

By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

David Crowley’s win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, showed neither side of the party debate was winning the argument convincingly.

Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries

Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.

Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor.

Live Results: Vermont midterm primaries

Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they’ve been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat the Republican governor.