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Governor Ned Lamont is projected by the Associated Press to win the Democratic nomination over challenger Josh Elliott in Connecticut’s historic primary, with Lamont touting his record on fiscal discipline and early childhood programs while Elliott campaigns on backing working families, and both preparing to face Republican Ryan Fazio in November.
Troy Jackson, former Maine Senate president, won the Maine Democratic nominating convention to replace Graham Platner and will face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November. Platner withdrew amid a sexual-assault allegation he denies. Jackson secured 566 delegate votes to five for Saundra Pelletier, advancing to a general election race that could determine control of the Senate; polls show a close race, with Jackson at 49% to Collins' 46%. Jackson frames his candidacy as a populist working-class fight, pledging to defend Social Security and Medicare, protect abortion rights nationwide, back union organizing, and push back against Trump and ICE.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to win the Democratic nomination to replace Graham Platner after a smooth nominating convention, propelled by deep labor ties and union support as rivals drop out; Platner’s scandals helped clear the field, and Jackson’s campaign has strong fundraising (about $1 million) and a UNH poll showing him ahead of US Senator Susan Collins, 49–46.
After the first day of county meetings, Troy Jackson has captured the overwhelming majority of available delegates toward the Maine Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate; with 601 voting members (including 500 delegates) set to attend the Bangor convention on July 25, his delegate slate appears to put him on track to clinch the nomination, though delegates are not formally pledged and several opponents have dropped out or endorsed him as the process continues.
Troy Jackson has effectively locked in the Democratic nomination for Maine’s U.S. Senate race by securing a majority of delegates at weekend county meetings, with Shenna Bellows dropping out and Platner having withdrawn amid allegations. The statewide convention in Bangor will formalize the nomination. Facing incumbent Republican Susan Collins and a months-long campaign horizon, Jackson must quickly build a broad, southern-Maine-ground operation to overcome Collins’ fundraising advantage as Election Day approaches.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson has built a commanding lead in the Democrats’ nominating contest to face Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew amid scandal. Jackson’s slate won about 300 of 319 county delegate slots on the first day, with counties to come, positioning him to secure the nomination at the July 25 convention.
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson dominated eight county caucuses and now sits within 11 delegates of clinching the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, with clear wins across Cumberland, Penobscot, Kennebec, Hancock and Franklin counties. His organizational lead is emphasized as rival campaigns—Nirav Shah, Shenna Bellows and Jordan Wood—released delegate slates that overlapped poorly, highlighting Jackson's ground game ahead of the Bangor convention. Platner’s insurgent effort lingered in some counties as caucus results push toward a July 25 decision.
Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary amid controversy and baggage, advancing to a fall race against Republican Senator Susan Collins; his ascent highlights a political moment where some Democrats tolerate personal scandal for a chance to contest a key battleground, even as insiders worry about electability in the 2026 midterms.
Denise Powell, a first-time candidate and PAC founder, won the Democratic nomination for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, edging out incumbent-leaning State Sen. John Cavanaugh as early ballots continued to be counted; her campaign benefited from fundraising and outside support, and she becomes the first Latina to run for federal office from Nebraska. Powell now faces Republican Brinker Harding and Libertarian Eric Michael Foreman in November.
Kamala Harris indicated she might run for president again in 2028, expressing her ongoing commitment to public service despite low betting odds and recent electoral setbacks, and discussed her new memoir during a London book promotion.
In her new book, Kamala Harris reveals that Gavin Newsom avoided her call after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, and she discusses her considerations for the 2028 nomination, including her views on potential running mates and rivals.
Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member, wins the Democratic nomination for NYC mayor, potentially making history as the first Muslim American to run the city, but faces a tough fight in the upcoming November election against opponents including possibly Andrew Cuomo or Mayor Eric Adams.
James Walkinshaw, former chief of staff to the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, won the Democratic nomination for Virginia's deep-blue district in a primary, defeating 10 candidates, and is favored to win the upcoming special election against Republican Stewart Whitson.
Virginia's primary election saw Democrats choose their nominee for lieutenant governor from a crowded field, with Ghazala Hashmi and Levar Stoney leading, while Jay Jones narrowly won the Democratic attorney general race. Republicans faced uncontested races for lieutenant governor and reelection. Low voter turnout was reported across counties, with key races setting the stage for the November elections.
The shooting at Trump's rally has shifted media focus away from President Biden's struggles, potentially stabilizing his position for the Democratic nomination. Biden's competent press conference performance and the chaotic national climate have also contributed to a temporary halt in the rebellion against him within the Democratic Party. However, Biden's renomination is not yet guaranteed, as unexpected events could still arise.