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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

A District Known for a Horrific Mass School Shooting Will Have a New Representative Next Year. It's Almost Certainly Going to Be "the AK Guy."

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Competitive Texas primaries could reshape the 2026 Senate race as Republicans face internal conflict and Democrats see a potential opening.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

When This Is Over, You Will Have Nothing': GOP Senator Salts the Earth in Attack on Ken Paxton

A bitter Texas Republican primary has escalated into mutual personal attacks, campaign spending disputes, and publicized divorce revelations involving Ken Paxton.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

A District Known for a Horrific Mass School Shooting Will Have a New Representative Next Year. It's Almost Certainly Going to Be "the AK Guy."

Texas' 23rd District Republican primary forces voters to choose between an incumbent facing sexual misconduct allegations and a gun influencer with controversial Nazi-related content, with the latter now positioned for a likely general election victory.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Paxton's Clever Ploy to Stay in Texas Senate Race

Ken Paxton defies Republican establishment and Trump pressure to withdraw from Texas Senate race, asserting his independent political standing and commitment to challenging incumbent John Cornyn.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid

Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew from his reelection bid after pressure from fellow Republicans following revelations of an affair with a staffer whose death by self-immolation occurred in September.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Karl Rove Declares Democrat James Talarico Could Pull Off Wild Upset in Texas

Karl Rove warns that Democrat James Talarico could upset Texas's 2026 Senate race if Republicans nominate Ken Paxton instead of John Cornyn, citing Paxton's baggage and Talarico's appeal to Republicans.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

James Fishback Banned From Waffle House After Tucker Carlson Interview

Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback's campaign was banned from all Waffle House locations in Florida after initially receiving permission for a statewide restaurant tour.
#texas-primary-elections
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago
US Elections

It Has Been a Roller Coaster 24 Hours for Democrats' Hopes of Retaking the Senate

Texas Democrats nominated James Talarico over Jasmine Crockett for his greater electability, while Republican Sen. John Cornyn unexpectedly leads Ken Paxton in their primary despite trailing in pre-election polls.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Texas Primary Map: Live Election Results

Texas primary races feature competitive Democratic and Republican contests, with national figures like Jasmine Crockett and incumbent John Cornyn facing significant challengers in their respective parties.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

It Has Been a Roller Coaster 24 Hours for Democrats' Hopes of Retaking the Senate

Texas Democrats nominated James Talarico over Jasmine Crockett for his greater electability, while Republican Sen. John Cornyn unexpectedly leads Ken Paxton in their primary despite trailing in pre-election polls.
#texas-senate-runoff
US Elections
fromAxios
6 days ago

Trump expected to endorse Cornyn in brutal Texas Senate runoff

Trump is expected to endorse John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, following months of pressure from Senate leadership and establishment Republicans who view Attorney General Ken Paxton as an electoral liability due to scandals.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales heads to a runoff in Texas amid a new ethics probe in the House

The House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales for alleged sexual misconduct with a congressional employee and unfair dispensing of privileges following published explicit text messages.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

The most anti-LGBTQ+ Republican just lost her primary by a lot. She's now claiming it was rigged. - LGBTQ Nation

Valentina Gomez lost a Texas congressional race to incumbent John Carter with 5.6% of votes and falsely claimed the election was rigged against her.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Ex-MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins Republican Congressional Primary in 21st District of Texas

This is a huge victory, and I'm truly honored to have such strong support from the people of TX-21. Thank you! I'm so grateful to everyone who voted, put in the work, donated, and especially prayed for us along the way. My amazing family has been by my side every step of the way – my wonderful wife Leigh and our three kids – and I'm blessed by their support as I prepare to serve the country we love.
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#2026-midterms
fromEsquire
1 week ago
US politics

I Sure Hope the Democrats Know What to Do After the Primaries

Texas Senate primaries show Democrats facing a difficult choice between two viable candidates while Republicans pit an unremarkable incumbent against a scandal-plagued challenger, with local elections nationwide carrying significant long-term political implications.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Austin

Democrats' Hopes of Retaking the Senate Could Get a Major Boost This Week

Texas's 2026 primary elections feature competitive Democratic and Republican Senate races, with the GOP primary potentially creating opportunities for Democrats in the general election.
US politics
fromEsquire
1 week ago

I Sure Hope the Democrats Know What to Do After the Primaries

Texas Senate primaries show Democrats facing a difficult choice between two viable candidates while Republicans pit an unremarkable incumbent against a scandal-plagued challenger, with local elections nationwide carrying significant long-term political implications.
Austin
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Democrats' Hopes of Retaking the Senate Could Get a Major Boost This Week

Texas's 2026 primary elections feature competitive Democratic and Republican Senate races, with the GOP primary potentially creating opportunities for Democrats in the general election.
fromHell Gate
1 week ago

This Pardoned Jan 6er Now Wants to Storm the Assembly

Philip Grillo, a former Queens Republican Party district leader, launched an underdog campaign for State Assembly, announcing his run for a seat in Eastern Queens that's currently held by a Democrat. There are many obstacles in his path: For one, in the GOP primary, Grillo will face Robert Speranza, who's backed by the county party.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Pushes RINO' Purge With Endorsement Spree Against Republicans Who Opposed His Redistricting Plan

Holdman, for whatever reason, voted against Redistricting in Indiana, in a District that I won by 39 points, which puts the United States Congress in jeopardy. Holdman and his RINO friends made Indiana, a State I love and have been very good to, the only State in the Country that essentially said they don't care about what happens in the United States Congress.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Cornyn Takes the Gloves Off In Nasty GOP Texas Primary: Not Even His Own Family Can Trust Ken Paxton'

Sen. John Cornyn attacked AG Ken Paxton, citing a $6.6 million whistleblower judgment, staff FBI reports, impeachment, and his recent divorce.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jen Psaki and Jasmine Crockett Bust Out Laughing at Trump Over Riff On Senate Race

PSAKI: Let me ask you about something. Trump was asked about the Republican candidates in the Texas race on Air Force One last night, and he kind of said, I like them all and refused to really endorse any of them. (LAUGHING) What did you make of that? Why do you think that is? (LAUGHTER) CROCKETT: I love it. There's a couple of things about this, right? A lot of people are like, there's no way Texas can do this.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: In secret recordings, Cruz trashes Trump, Vance

The recordings - nearly 10 minutes in total - provide an unvarnished look at how Cruz is positioning himself as a traditional free trade, pro-interventionist Republican ahead of a possible 2028 primary campaign against the less hawkish Vance. Zoom in: During his talks, Cruz cast Vance as a pawn of conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson. Cruz has accused Carlson of promoting antisemitism and an anti-Israel foreign policy in their well-publicized spats.
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ex-NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya announces senate run

Michele Tafoya launched a Republican campaign for Minnesota U.S. Senate to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

He Voted to Impeach Trump. Then He Spent a Half Decade Seeking Forgiveness. Here's How That Worked Out.

Senator Bill Cassidy faces a Trump-endorsed primary challenge from Julia Letlow after voting to convict Trump, putting his reelection and Senate tenure at risk in Louisiana.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump-Endorsed Republican Announces Challenge to Rebel Senator

Julia Letlow announced a Republican primary challenge to Senator Bill Cassidy after President Trump's endorsement, pledging conservative America First priorities.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan resigns to launch GOP campaign for Congress in Ohio

Riley Sheahan resigned from ICE to run as a Trump-aligned Republican against Rep. Marcy Kaptur in Ohio's 9th congressional district.
#elise-stefanik
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox's Kayleigh McEnany Cautions GOP Against Coronating JD Vance in 2028: I Hope We Have That Competitive Primary'

Speaking with Fox's Martha MacCallum, McEnany called Kirk's endorsement powerful before adding a word of caution for the party. I think it's very important that the Republican party have a competitive primary, she said. It makes you tougher. We see how much weaker, in my opinion, the left was by not having a primary [in 2024]. I hope we have that competitive primary, she stressed.
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#marjorie-taylor-greene
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
US politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene comes in dead last in poll. She even makes Republicans vote for the Democrat. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
US politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene comes in dead last in poll. She even makes Republicans vote for the Democrat. - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

(Legal) weed kingpin Duke Rodriguez runs for governor in New Mexico | Fortune

Duke Rodriguez, Ultra Health founder and ex-state cabinet secretary, is running for New Mexico Republican governor prioritizing healthcare, education, crime reduction, and retirement security.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Messy New York GOP Fight Trump Tried and Failed to Avoid

Bruce Blakeman is running for governor against Elise Stefanik despite President Trump discouraging the campaign, creating a contested Republican primary in New York.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Bruce Blakeman Announces Run for NY Gov on Fox & Friends

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced a run for New York governor seeking Republican and conservative nominations, challenging Elise Stefanik and incumbent Kathy Hochul.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Gov. candidate backs away from GOP label

Mike Kennealy has spent years strengthening our party - first as the MassGOP's finance chair and chair of its Legislative Support Fund, and now as a candidate for Governor. Kennealy was also the single largest donor to Republicans in the 2024 election cycle. Minogue's comments are deeply concerning, especially given that he only recently registered as a Republican and has
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Democrat Wins Virginia Governor's Race, Defeating Republican Trump Refused to Endorse

Abigail Spanberger defeated Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the gubernatorial race after leading by double digits in polls and dominating fundraising.
#john-e-sununu
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US politics

Ex-US Sen. John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008

fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US politics

Ex-US Sen. John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008

US politics
fromwww.dailynews.com
5 months ago

GOP frontrunners in California's gubernatorial race hail from different worlds

Chad Bianco emphasizes law-and-order and public safety while Steve Hilton emphasizes policy ideas and business-focused reforms, representing different Republican constituencies.
US politics
fromFortune
6 months ago

Mark Teixeira, one of the last New York Yankees to win a World Series, wants to join Congress as a Republican from Texas

Mark Teixeira is running for the Republican nomination for Texas's 21st Congressional District, pledging to defend Trump’s America First agenda and tackle border security.
#inna-vernikov
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
7 months ago

Poll finds Casey DeSantis, Byron Donalds tied. Likely Republican governor primary voters favoring Donalds

Donalds and DeSantis are nearly tied in a Republican poll for the 2026 Florida governor's race.
#brooklyn-politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago
Brooklyn

With all votes counted, George Sarantopoulos wins narrow victory in Council District 47 Republican primary * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago
Brooklyn

With all votes counted, George Sarantopoulos wins narrow victory in Council District 47 Republican primary * Brooklyn Paper

NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

PREMIUM Southern Brooklyn saw vital city council elections

Kayla Santosuosso won the Democratic primary in District 47, signaling a strong start for her City Council campaign.
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago

BREAKING: Santosuosso cruises to victory in South Brooklyn primary, GOP battle 'neck-and-neck' * Brooklyn Paper

"Kayla Santosuosso earned a decisive margin over her lone Democratic challenger, receiving nearly 80% of the vote. This solidifies her position on the November ballot."
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 months ago

NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates running in Council District 48 Council * Brooklyn Paper

I intend to use my extensive government experience, decades of community advocacy, and strong relationships to address quality-of-life issues, provide excellent constituent services, and connect all communities of the 48th District with city, state, and federal agencies.
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Jack Ciattarelli wins Republican primary for New Jersey governor, CBS News projects

Jack Ciattarelli wins NJ Republican primary, paving his path for a general election after losing in past attempts.
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Who is Jack Ciattarelli? What to know about the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for New Jersey governor

Ciattarelli's platform includes a plan to cap property taxes, cut state spending by 30%, and repeal the state's sanctuary policy, aiming to invigorate the New Jersey GOP.
NYC politics
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fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Andy Barr Enters Kentucky Senate Race to Succeed Mitch McConnell

The Kentucky Senate race following Mitch McConnell's retirement is expected to be a significant Republican primary battle.
Candidates must align with Trump to gain traction in the evolving Republican landscape.
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