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Tuesday's massive primary night
The biggest primary night of the year unfolded on Tuesday—and it’s still not over. On this week’s episode of The Downballot podcast, co-hosts David Nir and David Beard recap all the top action and update listeners on where things stand in k...
Morning Digest: Jeffries declines to endorse Wasserman Schultz's bid for plurality Black district
Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida. (Credit: Debbie Wasserman Schultz Facebook)
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FL-20
In a rare and possibly unprecedented move, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has declined to endorse Democrat...
Morning Digest: Paralympian wins Iowa Senate primary as Democrats hope to bounce back
State Rep. Josh Turek, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa. (Credit: Josh Turek Facebook)
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IA-Sen
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in what will be a closely watched gener...
Morning Digest: A host of House Democrats could face trouble in California's primaries
Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman of California (credit: Brad Sherman campaign site)
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House
More than half a dozen House Democrats in California will face the first test of their popularity at the ballot box on Tuesday nig...
The biggest primary night of the year is here
We preview more than 30 races across the country, from California to New Jersey
Tuesday is the biggest night of the 2026 primary season, with six states—including the nation’s largest—on tap. Below, you’ll find our guide to the top races...
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