2nd Congressional District

Matt Little handily defeated his rivals in the 2nd Congressional District primary, marking a win for progressives aiming to increase their influence. The highly mixed district includes urban, suburban, and rural voters and was previously represented by Angie Craig. For the general election, Little will face Eric Pratt.

Republicans are picking a nominee for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, with the aim of flipping the district. This district was redrawn following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

Virginia primary voters selected Bert Mizusawa as the Republican nominee to challenge U.S. Senator Mark Warner in the Senate race and finalized key U.S. House primary contests. Decisive outcomes were reported in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th Congressional Districts, with notable candidates advancing.

Virginia voters participated in primary elections on August 4, 2026, focusing on races including a GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and key congressional districts. Polls operated from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with resources available through the Virginia Department of Elections for voter registration and polling place checks.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to select nominees for U.S. Senate and House races, with competitive districts including the 2nd and 1st Congressional Districts. A court invalidated a new congressional map approved by voters, and key candidates include Jen Kiggans, Elaine Luria, Rob Wittman, and Shannon Taylor. The Senate race features unopposed Democrat Mark Warner against Republican challengers.

Virginia residents will vote in a primary to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and House, with key races in competitive districts that could influence November's House control. The current congressional map remains in use after a court invalidated a new map approved by voters. Notable candidates include Jen Kiggans in the 2nd District and Rob Wittman in the 1st District.

State Sen. John Hoffman claims U.S. Rep. Angie Craig sought his endorsement during his ICU recovery from an assassination attempt. Craig's campaign denies the accusation, providing text messages showing they expressed support and discussed the Senate race after Hoffman's hospital discharge.

Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete for Maine governor, with both advancing through ranked choice voting. Democrat Matt Dunlap secured the US House nomination in Maine's 2nd Congressional District and will face Republican Paul LePage. The gubernatorial race follows Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' term expiration, with multiple candidates from each party competing in the primaries.

Maine began counting ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for an open governor's office and a U.S. House race after no candidates exceeded 50% in the primaries. The process, which eliminates the lowest finisher and reallocates votes based on preferences, is expected to conclude next week with public tabulations.

Aaron Ford won the Nevada Democratic primary for governor with 63.8% of the vote, while Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo secured 91.1% in his primary. Both candidates will face off in the November general election.

President Trump's endorsed candidate, David Flippo, is projected to win Nevada's GOP primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, which was previously held by Mark Amodei. The primary determines the Republican nominee for the state's only Republican congressional seat.

Maine's state primary features competitive races for U.S. Senate and House, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins unopposed for renomination and Graham Platner leading the Democratic field to challenge her. The 2nd Congressional District race includes former Rep. Jared Golden stepping down and a contested Democratic primary.

Montana voters are participating in the 2026 House primary elections. The 1st Congressional District is open due to Rep. Ryan Zinke retiring, with Democrats considering it a key target despite its red leanings. Troy Downing, a Republican, is running for reelection in the 2nd Congressional District.

Voters in New Jersey are casting ballots in the 2026 primary election, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Key races include the U.S. Senate and congressional districts 2nd, 4th, and 12th, as covered by WHYY News.

Federal judges blocked Alabama’s use of a 2023 congressional map, ruling it racially discriminatory, and ordered the state to use a remedial map. The decision followed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and the judges found the 2023 map aimed to dilute Black voters' influence.

Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, a key area in the state's electoral system. The primary is to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon. The outcome may have implications for the district's representation.