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Wisconsin's swing-state prove-it moment for democratic socialism
politics1 month ago

Wisconsin's swing-state prove-it moment for democratic socialism

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist leading Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, sits at a pivotal moment as rivals exit and polls show her as the frontrunner in a true battleground state; her DSA ties and policing positions are under intense scrutiny as Democrats weigh whether a far-left coalition can translate into statewide victory against a Republican in November.

Arizona 2026 Primary: Live Results Show GOP Governor Contenders and Broad Races
elections1 month ago

Arizona 2026 Primary: Live Results Show GOP Governor Contenders and Broad Races

Arizona’s July 21, 2026 primary results page is a live hub powered by AP data and NYT feeds. As of the latest update, many races show no votes reported yet. The Republican governor primary features four candidates including Andy Biggs (Trump-endorsed) and David Schweikert, while Democrat incumbent Katie Hobbs appears in the Democratic gubernatorial result. Other contests include GOP and Democratic primaries for Secretary of State and Attorney General, as well as extensive state Senate and House races, many listed as uncontested or still awaiting results. The page notes the last update at 9:56 p.m. ET.

Illinois 2026 primary night: crowded races, incumbents lead as polls close
politics5 months ago

Illinois 2026 primary night: crowded races, incumbents lead as polls close

CBS News’ live Illinois primary coverage shows a crowded field across House seats and the Senate race, with Chad Koppie projected the winner in the 7th District GOP primary, Sean Casten winning the 6th District Democratic primary, Donna Miller leading the 2nd District Democratic race, and Mike Quigley projected to win the 5th District Democratic primary while Tommy Hanson is projected to win the GOP in that district. The 9th District is led early by Daniel Biss in a large Democratic field, Toni Preckwinkle holds a strong lead for Cook County Board President, and the Senate contest to replace Dick Durbin remains competitive among Juliana Stratton, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Robin Kelly as turnout remains high in Chicago and statewide after polls closed.

El Paso March 2026 Primary: Unofficial Early Results Show Mixed Local Races and Potential Runoffs
politics6 months ago

El Paso March 2026 Primary: Unofficial Early Results Show Mixed Local Races and Potential Runoffs

Unofficial early results from El Paso’s March 2026 primaries show a mixed map: locally, Republican County Judge race Guadalupe “Lupe” Giner trails Minerva Torres Shelton (Shelton 62% to Giner 37%), while Democrat Ricardo Samaniego is unopposed; statewide, several contests appear headed to May runoffs, and Gov. Greg Abbott leads the Republican primary with about 82% and Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads with roughly 60% as candidates seek nominations, with results still unofficial as votes continue to be tallied.

Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid
politics6 months ago

Gonzales Faces West Texas Backlash as Scandal Clouds Reelection Bid

West Texas voters and local leaders are divided over Rep. Tony Gonzales as a scandal involving an alleged affair with a staffer and her death looms over his bid in the 23rd District. Some residents credit him with understanding small-town needs and delivering funding, while many rural Republicans feel he has strayed from district values, complicating his primary challenge from Brandon Herrera. The controversy, along with his voting record on gun laws and same-sex marriage, has intensified scrutiny of whether he can hold the seat spanning from San Antonio to El Paso, especially as West Texas Democrats and conservatives weigh support and opposition ahead of the 2026 primary.