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Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, longtime chair of the House Transportation Committee, said he will not seek reelection in the 6th District GOP primary and plans to pivot to a new career after a 34-year political career. His departure could open a more competitive race in a district reshaped by recent maps, with several Republicans already weighing bids to succeed him.
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu has announced his retirement, becoming the second-highest Republican in the state to step down, a development that could reshape GOP leadership in a battleground legislature ahead of upcoming elections.
Darren Bailey won the Illinois GOP gubernatorial primary with just under 54% of the vote, earning a rematch against incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker in November. Bailey, a downstate farmer who lost to Pritzker in 2022, ran a quieter campaign this time, while Pritzker portraying him as aligned with Trump and attacking his policies. The primary included rivals Ted Dabrowski, James Mendrick and Rick Heidner, and Bailey’s personal tragedy earlier this year helped shape his campaign narrative.
A BuzzFeed Community post crowdsources thoughts on fashion and beauty looks that people say “scream I’m a Republican,” listing goatee with wrap-around Oakleys, MAGA-era outfits, Christian tees, heavy makeup and veneers, cowboy/country aesthetics, oversized crosses, and other stereotypes—presented in a humorous, opinionated roundup that invites readers to weigh in.
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley announced a second bid to become Oregon governor as a Republican, arguing for less divisiveness and a focus on public safety, affordability and education. Dudley, who came within two points of defeating Gov. John Kitzhaber in 2010, will face a GOP primary that includes state Sen. Christine Drazan. In a state where Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek's approval has hovered under 50% and Democrats hold a registration edge, the race is uphill for Republicans, even as donors like Nike co-founder Phil Knight have backed GOP efforts in Oregon.
Former NBA star and 2010 GOP gubernatorial nominee Chris Dudley announces a 2026 bid for Oregon governor, entering a crowded Republican primary and pledging to boost education, affordability, and public safety.
Top Minnesota GOP gubernatorial candidate Chris Madel withdrew from the race, denouncing the Trump-era ICE crackdown Operation Metro Surge as unconstitutional and harmful to U.S. citizens, saying it has fueled fear and disrupted local policing after the killings of ICU nurse Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis; his exit comes as some Republicans distance themselves from immigration enforcement.
Chris Madel, a Minneapolis attorney who had gained attention for representing an ICE agent in a high-profile shooting, ended his bid to become Minnesota governor and criticized federal immigration actions as part of a broader GOP backlash. He argued that Operation Metro Surge and the national Republican stance on immigration have created fear among citizens and made it nearly impossible for Republicans to win statewide in Minnesota, a view he voiced as the race for governor remains crowded and as other political moves unfold following the deaths of protesters and continuing investigations.
Former NBC Sports sideline reporter Michele Tafoya filed to run for Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate seat as a Republican, signaling recruitment by the NRSC and joining a crowded GOP primary against Royce White, David Hann, Tom Weiler and Adam Schwarze, as Democrats Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig compete in their own primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Longtime sportscaster Michele Tafoya filed campaign papers to run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Republican, with a formal kickoff planned for the next morning. Her entry adds a high-profile name to a race shaped by Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement and ongoing immigration‑ crackdown politics in Minnesota; Tafoya left broadcasting in 2022 to host a conservative podcast and pursue politics.
Voters in northwest Georgia will vote on March 10 to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, with a crowded field of candidates from both parties, and a runoff scheduled for April 7 if no candidate wins a majority.
The death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, along with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vacating her seat, further narrows the GOP's majority in the House, potentially complicating the passage of partisan legislation.
California Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died at age 65, impacting the GOP's congressional majority. LaMalfa, a staunch conservative and advocate for rural issues, was responding to a medical emergency at his home when he passed away. His death complicates the already narrow Republican margin in Congress amid upcoming elections and other party challenges.
Former Republican senator Ben Sasse announced he has been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer, expressing awareness of his limited time left.
Wyoming's U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Cynthia Lummis, citing her desire to serve Wyoming and oppose federal policies she views as harmful. She has strong support from President Trump and aims to bring her experience from the House to the Senate, focusing on energy, land rights, and conservative values. Her announcement has already influenced Wyoming's political landscape, with potential contenders reconsidering their plans.