Tag: 2026 midterms
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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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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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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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Barlow Upsets Trump-Backed Degenfelder in Wyoming Governor’s Race; Hageman, Gray Win Crowded Federal Primaries
Wyoming held its first three-way open race for governor, Senate, and House in 32 years on August 18, resulting in state Sen. Eric Barlow’s unexpected victory over Trump’s endorsed candidate for governor. Other key outcomes include Harriet Hageman’s successful Senate bid and Chuck Gray’s win in the U.S. House primary.
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Donalds, Jolly Advance in Florida Governor’s Race; Nixon Upsets Vindman in Senate Primary as GOP Incumbent Falls in FL-07
Florida’s primary elections on August 18 featured significant developments, including Byron Donalds and David Jolly securing nominations for governor. Senator Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon also advanced in their races. A new congressional map influenced primaries, culminating in notable incumbent losses, especially in the 7th District, shaping the upcoming November elections.
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Alabama Holds Congressional Primaries Under a Map Still Tied Up in Court
Alabama voters participated in special primaries for four congressional districts amid ongoing federal litigation over the state’s congressional map. Turnout was historically low due to confusion from rapid election timelines. The 2023 map, criticized for racial discrimination, alters Democratic representation, while the legal outcome will ultimately determine election validity.
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Primary Night: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut and South Carolina Set Fall Matchups
On August 11, 2026, primary elections in six states revealed significant ideological divides within both parties. Key results included David Crowley’s narrow victory in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s nomination in Minnesota, and Luke Bronin’s upset over John Larson in Connecticut. South Carolina set a runoff for the Senate seat left vacant…
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