All articles tagged with #primary challenge
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.
California state lawmaker Wiener is preparing to challenge Nancy Pelosi in a primary, signaling a potential shift in Democratic politics and highlighting a generational divide within the party, with Wiener and Chakrabarti representing different factions and fundraising efforts.
Rep. Seth Moulton announced a primary challenge against Senator Edward Markey, criticizing his decision to seek another term at age 80, highlighting ongoing generational tensions within the Democratic Party.
Justin Pearson, a member of the Tennessee Three known for his expulsion and reinstatement after a gun control protest, is challenging long-time Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen in a primary, supported by Justice Democrats, as part of a broader effort to introduce younger, more progressive voices into Congress amid generational and ideological shifts.
Justin Pearson, a young Memphis lawmaker known for his activism and part of the Tennessee Three, has launched a primary challenge against incumbent Democratic Congressman Steve Cohen, advocating for generational change and progressive policies, supported by groups aiming to challenge established Democratic incumbents in safe seats.
Maine Rep. Jared Golden, the only Democrat to vote with Republicans on a government funding bill, faces a primary challenge from Matthew Dunlap, who criticizes Golden for siding with GOP interests in a highly competitive district, highlighting ongoing party divisions and electoral tensions.
Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap has launched a primary challenge against incumbent Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, citing Golden's bipartisan voting record and recent votes that align with Republicans, which has caused concern among Democratic strategists about losing the seat in a district that leans Republican. The race is seen as a test of whether Democratic voters prefer moderate incumbents or more progressive candidates, with national implications for the party's House majority.
Eleanor Holmes Norton faces her most serious political threat in decades from White, a citywide progressive with a strong political profile, amid concerns about D.C.'s political influence and Norton’s ability to lead effectively.
Elon Musk announced he will support primary challengers against Congress members who vote for President Trump's large debt-increasing bill, criticizing it as 'insane' and harmful to the country, and vowed to work against those who support it.
Donald Trump criticized Senator Thom Tillis for not supporting his legislative bill, threatening to back primary challengers against him, amid ongoing Senate votes on a significant budget bill that includes various Republican priorities.
President Trump threatened to support primary challengers against Senator Thom Tillis after Tillis opposed the GOP's large bill, citing concerns over Medicaid cuts, while Trump praised the bill's tax cuts and support for farmers and manufacturers.
Rep. Thomas Massie is escalating his feud with President Trump, criticizing his policies and facing a GOP primary challenge backed by Trump's super PAC, amid ongoing political tensions within the Republican Party.
President Trump's political operation has launched a super PAC aimed at defeating Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 2026 primary, marking the first effort to unseat a sitting Republican incumbent by Trump's team, which is mobilizing support based on recent polling and political disagreements.
Senator Joni Ernst faces potential intraparty challenges in Iowa as she considers supporting Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, a decision that could impact her 2026 re-election bid. While Ernst remains popular among many Republicans, grassroots conservatives express frustration over her perceived lack of full support for Trump's agenda. The situation highlights the pressures on GOP members to align with Trump's picks, with some activists threatening primary challenges against those who don't. Despite the tensions, Ernst's allies argue that the backlash is exaggerated and primarily online-driven.
Former aide Naysa Woomer criticizes ex-Rep. George Santos' planned primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota as "a joke," citing Santos' ego and media attention. Woomer warns LaLota to take the challenge seriously, referencing potential surprises in the June primary. LaLota, unfazed by the challenge, vows to hold Santos accountable for his past actions. Santos did not respond to a request for comment.