7th district

FORCE Detroit is launching the 'Caravan of Love,' a monthly outreach initiative to provide violence-prevention resources, workforce development, housing assistance, and voter registration in Detroit’s 7th District. The effort, led by community violence intervention groups, includes door-to-door engagement and partnerships with families affected by gun violence to build trust and connect residents with services.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported candidates won three congressional primaries, defeating incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat and securing a nomination in an open seat. Primary elections in New York, Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah determined nominees for upcoming congressional and gubernatorial races.

Claire Valdez won the Brooklyn-Queens primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, supported by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Her victory over Antonio Reynoso, backed by the Working Families Party and Velázquez, highlighted tensions among progressive Democrats in the district known as the 'Commie Corridor.'

Voting locations in New Jersey opened for a primary election, with November elections set to elect new congressional representatives. The 7th and 9th districts could influence the balance of power in Congress.

New Jersey voters are questioning the absence of Rep. Tom Kean Jr. from Congress as the primary election approaches. His team cited a medical issue as the reason for his absence.