Anti-establishment wave thins old guard as Democrats' primaries reshape the bench
A surge of anti-establishment challengers in Democratic primaries is toppling long‑time incumbents and prompting retirements, signaling a generational shift that could redefine the House Democratic caucus for 2026 and beyond. Notable upsets include John Larson losing to Luke Bronin, with other veteran members like Diana DeGette, Shri Thanedar, Adriano Espaillat and Al Green also facing defeats or retirement amid a wave of younger, progressive opponents.