Tag: Democratic Party
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A Dozen Down: How the 2026 Primary Season Is Reshaping Congress
During the 2026 primary season, twelve incumbent Congress members lost their party nominations, including two senators and ten House representatives, with Democrats suffering more losses than Republicans. Key factors included Trump’s endorsement influence for Republicans and a surge of leftist primary challenges for Democrats, alongside redistricting affecting several incumbents.
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A 17-Day Scramble: How Maine Democrats Replaced Their Senate Nominee Under a Statutory Deadline
Maine’s 2026 U.S. Senate race faced turmoil after nominee Graham Platner withdrew following sexual assault allegations. With time running out, the Democratic Party selected Troy Jackson as the replacement through a convention process, rather than a primary. Jackson now competes against incumbent Susan Collins in a closely contested election.
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Who’s Running for Governor of Texas in 2026?
Texas voters have nominated incumbent Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic state Representative Gina Hinojosa for a rematch in the November 3 election. Despite Abbott’s financial advantage and polling lead, Hinojosa has garnered support among independents and moderates, making the race unexpectedly competitive in the traditionally red state.
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Why Georgia’s 13th District Special Election Is Headed to a Runoff — and What Happens Next
Voters in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District selected candidates for a special election to replace the late Rep. David Scott, but no candidate achieved the required 50 percent majority. This results in a runoff on August 25 between Marcye Scott and Everton Blair, both Democrats, to temporarily occupy the seat.
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Secret Money, Loud Consequences: How Dark Cash Is Warping Democratic Primaries
Key Democratic primaries are increasingly influenced by secret money from Super PACs and outside spending groups, undermining voter agency and accountability. Despite Democrats’ public opposition to big money, these entities exploit opaque funding to shape electoral outcomes, raising concerns about the connection between candidates and constituents and the overall integrity of democracy.
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Virginia Court Stops Mid-Cycle Redistricting Push
A Virginia court has blocked a Democratic proposal for a mid-decade redistricting amendment intended for the 2026 elections, citing noncompliance with state constitutional procedures. Judge Jack Hurley Jr. found that the amendment failed to meet required notice and timing obligations. Democrats plan to appeal, but current congressional maps will remain unchanged for 2026.
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