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Despite denials, top DeSantis aides have ties to a controversial gubernatorial candidate

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Progressive groups back a new recruit in North Carolina in their push to oust House Democrats

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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces a campaign for Minnesota governor

Lindell, a Trump backer who promoted debunked allegations about the 2020 elections and has been embroiled in defamation suits, joins a crowded Republican field.

4d ago

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New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid

Lander will challenge Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman, who represents New York's 10th Congressional District.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander walks into immigration court

5d ago

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Top Democrat in a contested Senate race is caught up in a 'problematic' fundraising email blunder

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's Senate campaign sent emails purporting to be from Rep. Ted Lieu — but Lieu didn't know and hasn't endorsed his colleague's campaign.

5d ago

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Group seeking to put Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map before voters submits signatures

A Democratic-backed group collected nearly three times the required number of signatures for a ballot referendum.

People gather at the Missouri statehouse in Jefferson City to protest redistricting

5d ago

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate run in Texas, shaking up Democratic primary

Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race Monday morning, but state Rep. James Talarico remains as Democrats prepare to contend for GOP Sen. John Cornyn's seat.

6d ago

Elections

What Democrats can take from Zohran Mamdani's outreach efforts for 2026

Mamdani’s field operation embraced risk and de-emphasized scripts to reach voters directly, campaign officials and volunteers said.

New York City Mayoral Candidates Campaign Ahead Of Primary Election

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Former Rep. Colin Allred ends Texas Senate campaign and runs for new House seat

Allred said in a statement that "a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff" would endanger the party's chances of winning the Senate race.

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7d ago

Donald Trump

Trump bashes Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat after pardon

Cuellar and his wife were indicted last year on charges of bribery, wire fraud and money laundering.

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8d ago

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Florida may be Trump's last chance to gain GOP seats through redistricting

The Sunshine State enters the fray as the White House's push for new congressional maps becomes rockier than anticipated.

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis tour a migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida on July 1.

10d ago

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Justice Democrats backs a sixth House primary challenger, this time against Rep. Diana DeGette

The group is endorsing more challengers amid broader interest in new leadership across the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

11d ago

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Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary

The primary has exposed the party's divides, with Sen. Bernie Sanders and other progressives endorsing Craig's main rival, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.

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MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell announces a campaign for Minnesota governor

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander launches congressional bid

Top Democrat in a contested Senate race is caught up in a 'problematic' fundraising email blunder

Group seeking to put Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map before voters submits signatures

Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate run in Texas, shaking up Democratic primary

What Democrats can take from Zohran Mamdani's outreach efforts for 2026

Former Rep. Colin Allred ends Texas Senate campaign and runs for new House seat

Trump bashes Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as a Democrat after pardon

Florida may be Trump's last chance to gain GOP seats through redistricting

Justice Democrats backs a sixth House primary challenger, this time against Rep. Diana DeGette

Pete Buttigieg endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Democrats' Senate primary

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