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Alaska bets on ranked voting as chaotic primary reshapes key races
politics19 days ago

Alaska bets on ranked voting as chaotic primary reshapes key races

Alaska’s primary wrapped in chaos, with several top contenders advancing and Democrat-led outcomes in some races prompting debate about ranked-choice voting. Former state lawmakers Begich withdrew and endorsed Kreiss-Tomkins, setting up Kreiss-Tomkins against Republican rivals in the governor race, while the U.S. Senate and House contests stay highly contested amid GOP divisions on whether to embrace a “rank the red” approach. Advocates say the system expands voter choices; opponents argue it undermines traditional party dynamics. The results will test ranked voting’s impact in Alaska’s political landscape.

via AP News|
#alaska#begich#politics
Bridge anger sinks Rhode Island governor in primary
politics29 days ago

Bridge anger sinks Rhode Island governor in primary

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to Helena Foulkes, becoming the first sitting governor to lose a primary since 1994, amid public anger over the Washington Bridge repairs that began in 2023 and are now delayed until 2028. Foulkes pledged unity and to push forward on the work, while McKee conceded and backed her for November. The vote also featured a progressive upset in Providence, where David Morales defeated mayor Brett Smiley.

via The Guardian|
#dan-mckee#helena-foulkes#politics
Stefany Shaheen clinches bruising NH primary for US House seat
politics29 days ago

Stefany Shaheen clinches bruising NH primary for US House seat

Stefany Shaheen, daughter of retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, won the Democratic primary in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in a bruising race, leading Maura Sullivan 37.3% to 35.0% with about 91% of votes counted; third-place Carleigh Beriont had 21.9%, highlighting the rise of a political dynasty as the elder Shaheen remains a dominant force in state politics. The GOP side saw Anthony DiLorenzo win the NH-1 primary, while NH-2 results highlighted continued contention there as well.

via New York Post|
#democrats#new-hampshire#politics
Bridge-delay backlash puts Rhode Island governor’s renomination at risk
politics1 month ago

Bridge-delay backlash puts Rhode Island governor’s renomination at risk

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tight Democratic primary rematch with Helena Buonanno Foulkes as anger over the Washington Bridge’s protracted reconstruction and delayed reopening (now pushed to 2028) dominates the race, compounding anti-incumbent sentiment amid concerns over traffic, energy costs, and housing ahead of the general election.

via Fox News|
#dan-mckee#helena-buonanno-foulkes#politics
Massachusetts Primary Night: Incumbents Hold Ground as GOP Nominees Emerge
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts Primary Night: Incumbents Hold Ground as GOP Nominees Emerge

GBH News provides live updates on Massachusetts' 2026 primary, with AP calls showing incumbents and major contenders advancing: Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden and Rep. Stephen Lynch projected winners; Rep. Richard Neal leading Western Massachusetts; Dan Koh wins the open 6th District; Katherine Clark and Jake Auchincloss advance toward November; Maura Healey clinches the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and Mike Minogue secures the GOP nod; Ed Markey is projected to win the Senate primary. Turnout includes early voting around 11%, with ongoing updates and voting guidance as results roll in.

via WGBH|
#elections-2026#gbh-news#incumbents-win
Massachusetts Primary Night: Markey, Clark Triumph as Local Races Reshape the Legislature
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts Primary Night: Markey, Clark Triumph as Local Races Reshape the Legislature

Incumbents Ed Markey (U.S. Senate) and Katherine Clark (U.S. House) won their Massachusetts Democratic primaries as results continue to come in; Erika Uyterhoeven leads the 2nd Middlesex State Senate race with Barbe r and McLaughlin concessions noted. Ben Ewen-Campen and Will Mbah captured the 27th and 34th Middlesex State House seats respectively, with Barber and Oates-area races in flux. Republican Michael Minogue claimed the governor nomination. Cambridge vote tallies were still pending at the time of update. AP is providing results and updates are ongoing.

via The Tufts Daily|
#ed-markey#elections-2024#katherine-clark
Massachusetts primary tests Democratic factions as Markey battles Moulton
politics1 month ago

Massachusetts primary tests Democratic factions as Markey battles Moulton

Massachusetts voters head to the polls Sept. 1, 2026 for a marquee US Senate primary between incumbent Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton, underscoring a Democratic split between progressives and moderates, with competitive Democratic primaries in the 6th and 8th districts and a largely uncontested gubernatorial race for Gov. Maura Healey; Markey currently leads Moulton by a wide margin in recent polling (60-32).

via aljazeera.com|
#ed-markey#massachusetts#politics
Markey Champions Trans Athletes Ahead of MA Senate Primary
politics1 month ago

Markey Champions Trans Athletes Ahead of MA Senate Primary

In Massachusetts, Sen. Ed Markey—an outspoken defender of transgender rights—campaigns in a primary against Rep. Seth Moulton, arguing that transgender athletes should be allowed to compete. The race has highlighted tensions over Democratic strategy on trans issues, with Moulton previously drawing criticism for remarks about Democrats’ losses that Markey and others urged him to reconsider.

via The New York Times|
#ed-markey#massachusetts#politics
Alaska Senate primary: two Dan Sullivans advance, risking GOP vote split
politics1 month ago

Alaska Senate primary: two Dan Sullivans advance, risking GOP vote split

In Alaska’s Aug. 18 open primary, four candidates advanced to the general: incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R), Democrat Mary Peltola, and two challengers both named Dan Sullivan — Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, and Dan A. Sullivan, a former Anchorage mayor — with Dan J. Sullivan’s 2.5% of the vote potentially splitting GOP support and shaping the November race.

via The Washington Post|
#alaska#dan-j-sullivan#mary-peltola
Darializa Avila Chevalier's insurgent bid could reshape a razor-thin House
politics1 month ago

Darializa Avila Chevalier's insurgent bid could reshape a razor-thin House

Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old democratic socialist who defeated the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in New York, is preparing to bring her activist-led approach to a potentially pivotal House with a slim majority. She advocates housing for all, abolishing ICE, and other progressive priorities, aims to build coalitions in Congress, and is navigating scrutiny over past online remarks while leveraging support from the DSA/Justice Democrats. Her path illustrates how insurgent candidates seek to translate grassroots organizing into legislative influence.

via CNN|
#democratic-socialism#immigration-ice#new-york-politics
politics1 month ago

Progressive Wahab Secures Swalwell’s Seat Amid Spending Clash

Progressive Aisha Wahab defeated moderate Democrat Hernandez in CA-14 to win the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term, despite more than $6 million in outside PAC spending including groups tied to AIPAC. The result underscores ongoing tensions between progressive and establishment wings of the Democratic Party and sets up a November rematch in a newly drawn district.

via Politico|
#aisha-wahab#california-politics#democrats
Backroom maneuver ends Mills’ bid in Florida’s 7th District
politics1 month ago

Backroom maneuver ends Mills’ bid in Florida’s 7th District

A behind-the-scenes effort by freshman Rep. Mike Haridopolos recruited Ryan Elijah to challenge Rep. Cory Mills amid ethics and conduct questions and investigations; Elijah defeated Mills by 13 points, helping GOP leaders avoid defending an incumbent with baggage and preserving an already favorable R+5 seat. Elijah will face Bale Dalton in November, with Haridopolos saying his goal was to focus on Elijah and the party’s majority rather than Mills.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|
#cory-mills#florida#gop
Lindell’s Minnesota bid heads to Supreme Court after GOP primary loss
politics1 month ago

Lindell’s Minnesota bid heads to Supreme Court after GOP primary loss

Mike Lindell’s ticket has filed for a discretionary recount and a Minnesota Supreme Court petition alleging problems with voting and tabulation after final certification named Lisa Demuth the GOP nominee; the state estimates the recount would cost about $825,000 and an official request is due by Aug. 24, while Lindell trails by more than 45,000 votes and seeks observers and reconciliation of vote totals to participation.

via MPR News|
#lindell#minnesota#politics