Midterms 2026

As some on the right panicked over the ascent of “communists,” others gloated over the downfall of the Democratic establishment.

Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their primaries Tuesday night, sending a sign of strength for an NYC left led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

New York City democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has pointed to the incumbent’s dragging response as a key reason why she’s running for Congress.

Torres, the only Democrat boosted by cash from the conservative Fellowship PAC, has no serious competition in his House race.

With endorsements and a new pledge for lawmakers, TrackAIPAC is flexing its growing influence on the Capitol.

Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control.

Spencer Pratt’s pratfall in LA, Graham Platner’s victory, prediction markets, and other takeaways from the California and Maine primary elections.

Kenyan McDuffie says D.C. must crack down to stave off the Trump administration. Janeese Lewis George argues that plays into Trump’s hand.

A billionaire running as a progressive failed to defeat Steve Hilton, a Republican who will face Democrat Xavier Becerra in November.

The Marine Corps veteran won his primary in a landslide despite a raft of negative press.