2nd Congressional District

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.