7th Congressional District

Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is a Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District. He has support from Donald Trump and Duffy but faces opposition from some local Republicans who question his youth and experience. The August 11 primary will test his viability.

Michael Alfonso, son-in-law of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District with support from his father-in-law and President Donald Trump. Critics argue he lacks experience, while Alfonso emphasizes his youth and conservative values. The August 11 primary will determine if his campaign can overcome local opposition.

Michael Alfonso, a 26-year-old Republican, is running for Congress in Wisconsin's 7th District with support from his father-in-law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and President Donald Trump. Critics argue Alfonso lacks experience, while he emphasizes his youth and conservative values. The August 11 primary will determine if his campaign's backing and fundraising can overcome opposition.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is set to return to congressional duties and hold a fundraiser on June 30 after a three-month absence due to an unspecified medical condition. The event marks his first campaign fundraising since his absence, amid a competitive reelection race against Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett, who has raised more funds recently. Critics question his transparency about his health and availability.

Western Queens Democratic Socialists of America candidates Diana Moreno, Samantha Kattan, and David Orkin won primary races for Assembly Districts 36, 37, and against incumbent Jenifer Rajkumar, respectively. Claire Valdez also secured a Congressional primary victory in the 7th District. The candidates emphasized collective action and socialist governance in their post-election statements.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsements influenced several congressional primary victories, including first-time candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier defeating incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District and Claire Valdez ousting Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District. Brad Lander also won the 10th District primary against Dan Goldman with Mamdani's support.

Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York's 7th Congressional District. The primary was a bitter fight in a progressive area, with Valdez backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Party.

New York's state primary features competitive Democratic congressional primary contests in multiple districts, with key endorsements from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shaping the races. The outcomes could influence the U.S. House control in November, particularly in districts like the 10th, 13th, 7th, and 17th where incumbents face challenges from primary contenders.

Early voting in New York City's June primary dropped 55% compared to the 2025 mayoral primary when Mamdani won the Democratic nomination. Mamdani-backed candidates face a turnout test in competitive races, including the 7th and 13th Congressional Districts, as youth engagement declines but remains higher than typical primary electorates.

Nearly 137,000 New Yorkers cast early votes in the NYC Democratic primary ahead of the June 23 election, with key races including Congressional NY-10, NY-13, and the 7th Congressional District. Brad Lander and Dan Goldman, Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez and Antonio Reynoso are among the candidates competing in high-profile contests.

New Yorkers are preparing to cast their first vote in the upcoming midterm election. The article highlights that Democrats could potentially shift the balance of power in Congress in November, with the 7th, 10th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts being highly contested races.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission approved ballot access for four candidates, including three running to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the 7th Congressional District. Nominating signatures for Democrat Fred Clark and Republicans Michael Alfonso and Kevin Hermening were challenged by Jessi Ebben, a Republican primary candidate. The commission also approved signatures for Jon Aleckson in the 50th Assembly District after challenges from Morgan Hess.

Valdez and Reynoso are competing for New York's 7th Congressional District seat, which becomes vacant due to Nydia Velazquez's retirement.

Claire Valdez, a socialist House candidate backed by Mamdani, defended her decision to accept PAC money during a 7th congressional district debate, emphasizing the need to win the campaign. She reiterated this stance when pressed on the issue.

Voters in New Jersey are participating in House primary elections. The 12th Congressional District has an open seat due to Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman's retirement, and the 7th Congressional District is the most competitive race.

President Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail for months. The endorsement comes ahead of a GOP primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District where Kean is unopposed.

New Yorkers will vote in Democratic primaries for the 7th, 10th, and 12th Congressional Districts starting with early voting on June 13 and a primary election on June 23. The article highlights rules to follow while voting but does not specify them.

New Jersey voters will hold a state primary to nominate congressional candidates, with the 7th Congressional District as a key battleground. Republican Tom Kean Jr. faces no primary opposition but has missed recent votes due to a medical issue, while Democrats compete among four candidates led by Rebecca Bennett in fundraising. The primary also includes U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s unopposed bid for re-election and Republican challenges to his seat.

New Jersey voters will hold a state primary to nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress. The primary includes the competitive 7th Congressional District.

An unknown explosive device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, during primary elections, causing partial destruction to a vehicle but no injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in the 7th Congressional District, where a competitive Democratic primary is underway against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie.

Virginia's 7th Congressional District, nicknamed 'The Lobster,' is a gerrymandered district spanning over 100 miles, criticized for creating a 10-1 Democratic advantage. Governor Abigail Spanberger, who opposed gerrymandering, oversaw the creation of the district, while a court dismissed claims of non-compactness, calling it 'fairly debatable.'

Olivia Troye, a former top aide to Mike Pence and critic of Donald Trump, announced her candidacy for Virginia's newly redrawn 7th Congressional District. The race reflects shifting political dynamics in the region.