Data for Progress
Coverage of Data for Progress in the Nexus archive.
- Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
A majority of Americans associate extreme weather with the climate crisis, according to new polling, despite Trump's dismissal of global heating as a 'hoax'. A senior climate strategist notes this indicates the public is 'way ahead of the politicians'.
- Progressives see polling, candidate momentum in Michigan
Progressive Democrats in Michigan report momentum as Mallory McMorrow exits her Senate race, narrowing the primary to Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Rep. Analilia Mejia endorses El-Sayed, citing his potential to replicate Bernie Sanders-endorsed primary successes. Polls show El-Sayed leading Stevens in a pro-El-Sayed super PAC survey and William Lawrence holding an edge in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
- Millions pour into Denver’s most competitive congressional race in decades
Denver's congressional race between Rep. Diana DeGette and challenger Melat Kiros has seen heavy spending from campaigns and outside groups, with prediction markets and polling indicating a tightening contest. Kiros, endorsed by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, has gained momentum, while DeGette's supporters have spent over $2 million to attack her. Both candidates face claims of misinformation in their ads.
- Espaillat challenger leads 39-35 in poll
Darializa Avila Chevalier leads Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a Democratic primary poll for New York’s 13th Congressional District. Avila Chevalier, supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, holds a 39-35 advantage based on 319 likely voter interviews. Espaillat’s allies have criticized Mamdani’s endorsement, citing past political alliances.