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North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger conceded his GOP primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page after a full recount showed Page ahead by 23 votes; Berger’s long tenure and a Trump endorsement couldn’t overcome local opposition over a casino proposal, and Page’s victory flips a once-powerful Republican seat in a district deemed safe for November.
North Carolina Senate President Pro Temp Phil Berger, a Trump-endorsed Republican stalwart, conceded his primary to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page by 23 votes after machine and hand recounts; Page is expected to win the district in November, signaling a rare setback for Trump-backed candidates and a shift in NC GOP leadership after Berger had led the chamber since 2005.
The chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Yvette Clarke, offered a curt congratulations to Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton after Stratton defeated Rep. Robin Kelly in the Democratic Senate primary, highlighting the party split over Gov. JB Pritzker's backing; Stratton advances to face Don Tracy in November and could become the second Black woman elected to Illinois' Senate.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw blames a culture of misinformation and the power of clickbait for his Texas 2nd District primary defeat to state Rep. Steve Toth, saying attacks over insider trading and red-flag laws were amplified by conservative influencers and memes, making it hard to counter narratives even as he contends his financial disclosures were modest and that not all voters sought factual debates.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, with early results showing 53.2% to 45.5% as about 60% of polling locations reported. The race is expected to be highly expensive, and Talarico will face the Republican runoff winner between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton; Dallas County voting disruptions drew scrutiny.
Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw lost the GOP primary in the 2nd District to Steve Toth, a Trump-aligned candidate who earned Sen. Ted Cruz’s endorsement; the race highlighted intra-party tensions over loyalty and Ukraine policy ahead of a likely November win in a heavily Republican district.
Polls close across Texas and North Carolina in the first 2026 midterm primaries, with North Carolina vote tallies potentially delayed until 8:30 p.m. ET after a precinct extension. Democrat Roy Cooper is favored to advance to the general in NC’s pivotal Senate race, while Trump-backed Michael Whatley leads the Republican field. Down-ballot races are reshaped by a new GOP-drawn map, creating GOP pickup opportunities in the coastal 1st District and contests in the western 11th District, and Democratic Rep. Valerie Foushee faces Durham County commissioner Nida Allam in the Research Triangle.
Texas’ US Senate race tightens as four candidates — incumbent Republican John Cornyn, Republican Ken Paxton, and Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett — press last-minute appeals across the state ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
Dallas County Republicans have decided not to proceed with a hand-count of ballots in the March 2026 primary, opting instead to work with the county elections department to use voting machines, citing concerns over staffing, security, and legal liabilities.
Four candidates—Russell Brooks, Garrett McGuire, Carla Bustillos, and Joy McManus—are competing in a firehouse primary to fill the vacant House District 17 seat in Fairfax County, Virginia, with voting scheduled for Sunday at three locations and online registration available until Saturday; the winner will face the Republican nominee in a January special election.
George Conway, a prominent Trump critic and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, has filed to run for New York's 12th congressional district seat, joining a crowded primary race after Nadler announced his retirement. Conway's candidacy adds to the diverse field of candidates, including notable figures like Jack Schlossberg and Cameron Kasky.
Rahm Emanuel is testing his populist appeal in Iowa through local events like fish fries, aiming to connect with voters and gauge his potential for a 2028 presidential run, amidst ongoing debates about Iowa's role in the primary calendar.
In Seattle's primary election, incumbent Mayor Harrell and other moderate officials trail their progressive challengers, indicating a potential shift in city politics. Harrell is optimistic about winning in November, while challengers like Wilson and Foster see the results as a mandate for change. The election reflects ongoing tensions between moderate and progressive visions for Seattle's future.
The 2025 Washington primary election results indicate a shift towards progressive candidates in Seattle and King County, with incumbents facing challenges from newcomers, property taxes likely increasing, and legislative races remaining competitive, all amid low voter turnout.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. will compete in November to become Detroit's next mayor, following Sheffield's primary victory where she led with 51% of the vote. Sheffield aims to unify the city and focus on neighborhood investment, while Kinloch emphasizes service and community roots. The election marks a significant moment as Detroit prepares for its first new mayor in over a decade, with Sheffield potentially becoming the city's first female mayor.