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Delaware Closes Out the 2026 Primary Season: Coons and Katz Set for Senate Showdown
Delaware’s primary on September 15 concluded with Democratic incumbents advancing, including Senator Chris Coons, who secured 84% of votes. Republican Dr. Mike Katz won his primary with 74%. In the U.S. House race, Joseph Arminio triumphed in a competitive three-way primary. Statewide turnout was about 21.7%.
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New Hampshire and Rhode Island Set Their November Ballots as Primary Season Closes
New Hampshire and Rhode Island concluded their primary elections, finalizing nominations for key Senate, gubernatorial, and House races. In New Hampshire, Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu will compete for an open Senate seat, while in Rhode Island, Helena Buonanno Foulkes defeated incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. General elections are set for November 3.
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Delaware closes out the 2026 primary calendar Next Tuesday, with Coons facing a four-way Democratic Senate primary
Delaware’s state primary on September 15 marks the final primary of the 2026 election cycle, featuring key races for U.S. Senate, House, attorney general, and state treasurer nominations. Democratic incumbents face challengers, while many legislative contests are uncontested. The focus will shift to the general election on November 3.
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New Hampshire voters set party nominees Tuesday in first open U.S. Senate race in nearly two decades
New Hampshire’s state primary on September 8 will determine nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat, a reelection bid by Gov. Kelly Ayotte, and two U.S. House races. With no incumbent for the first time since 2008, nine Democrats are vying for the 1st District, while both parties face various challengers statewide.
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Missouri Supreme Court Orders 2022 Congressional Lines Restored, Sends Redistricting Map to November Ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled on September 3 that the state’s congressional redistricting plan from 2025 cannot be used in the upcoming general election, reinstating the 2022 district lines while a voter referendum proceeds. The decision emphasizes constitutional provisions allowing a referendum on redistricting and addresses Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’s delayed actions.
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Markey Turns Back Moulton, Minogue Wins GOP Nod, as Massachusetts Sets Its November Ballot
On September 1, Massachusetts voters participated in primary elections, highlighted by Ed Markey’s decisive win over Seth Moulton for the Democratic Senate nomination. Republicans also chose Mike Minogue as their gubernatorial candidate. In U.S. House races, Dan Koh emerged victorious in the 6th District. Notably, incumbents Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch successfully defended their seats…
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Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Lindell’s Bid for Expanded Recount in GOP Governor Primary
The Minnesota Supreme Court denied Mike Lindell’s petition for a recount in the Republican primary for governor, affirming the recount plan’s compliance with state law. Lindell, who finished second, claimed vote anomalies but did not formally request a recount by the deadline. Demuth’s victory is upheld as Minnesota prepares for the general election.
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Four Runoffs, Four Results: What Tuesday’s Elections in South Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma Mean for November
On August 25, primary runoffs in South Carolina, Georgia, and Oklahoma concluded key races. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate nomination in South Carolina, while Everton Blair unexpectedly secured Georgia’s 13th District seat. In Oklahoma, Mike Mazzei narrowly defeated Gentner Drummond for governor, and N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas won the Senate nomination.
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Fake Polls, Volatile Markets: What Voters Should — and Shouldn’t — Trust Ahead of November
The credibility of polling and prediction markets ahead of the 2026 midterms is under scrutiny following incidents of fabricated polls and undisclosed funding. Median Strategies and The Public Sentiment Institute faced criticism for their practices. Despite these issues, polling and markets continue to play a significant role in shaping election forecasts.
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Massachusetts Heads Into a Sept. 1 Primary Dominated by a Generational Fight Over Ed Markey’s Senate Seat
Massachusetts voters will decide in a primary election on September 1 if 79-year-old Sen. Ed Markey should be renominated over Rep. Seth Moulton, who advocates for generational change. Early voting is from August 22-28, with registration closing August 22. The election includes races for governor, U.S. House, and district attorney positions, amid various ballot questions…
