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Seventeen candidates are currently competing for governor in Alaska. Tom Begich, who identifies as a Democrat, is one of the contenders running for office and stated that voters might be found wherever he travels.

Alex Vindman believes he can achieve what Democrats have been unable to do over the past decade. He aims to break through the existing hold placed on Florida by Republicans.

David Jolly, a former Republican running as a Democrat for Florida governor, is attempting to revitalize the state's status as a major political battleground. His campaign aims to make an impact on the highly contested landscape of Florida politics.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. The article serves as a guide to provide readers with information about both candidates.

Amir Hassan, a Trump-backed candidate, lost the Republican primary for Michigan to Tom Smith, who had previously suspended his campaign. The Republican nomination ultimately went to Smith, who was initially a rival to Hassan.

El-Sayed narrowly won the Michigan US Senate primary. The race was described as high-profile.

Adam Smith, a Democrat, has advanced to the general election for the U.S. House in Washington’s 9th Congressional District.

Pramila Jayapal advances to the general election for U.S. House in Washington’s 7th Congressional District. The article identifies her as a Democrat.

Kim Schrier advances to the general election for U.S. House in Washington’s 8th Congressional District. The article confirms her progression to the next stage of the election process.

John Duresky advanced as the clear runner-up in the election, with three Republican candidates dividing most of the vote. Trump-backed McKinney also moved forward in Washington's 4th District race.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has advanced to the general election for U.S. House in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. The article confirms her progression to the next stage of the electoral process.

Rep. John James, a GOP representative, has secured the Republican nomination for Michigan governor. He will face off against Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, in the upcoming governor race.

A megachurch pastor is active in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century. The article highlights the political context of the state's Senate representation.

Wesley Bell, a Democrat from Missouri, won a primary challenge against Cori Bush, a former Representative and his predecessor.

Virginia's 2nd District will see a rematch between Democrat Elaine Luria and Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans. Luria, who previously served four years in Congress, lost to Kiggans in 2022.

A Democrat has withdrawn from South Dakota's Senate race, potentially benefiting an independent candidate. Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota, is seeking re-election.

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a two-term congresswoman from Washington state's third district, faces a primary challenge from Democrat Brent Hennrich and Republican John Braun. Six other candidates are also on the ballot, with the top two advancing to the November general election regardless of party.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate, is trailing Democrat James Talarico by two points in a new poll. The survey by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University shows Talarico leading with 47 percent.

Alexi Giannoulias, a Democrat running for another term as Illinois Secretary of State, has entered the Chicago mayoral race. The election is several months away, and candidates are actively seeking support from key voter groups.

Jake Johnson, a teacher and first-time candidate, is challenging Republican Rep. Brad Finstad in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, a historically GOP-leaning area. Johnson, like former governor Tim Walz who unseated a Republican in the same district in 2006, is leveraging his teaching background and centrist policies to appeal to voters.

An independent analyst rates the race between 2-term incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley in the Hudson Valley's swing 17th House District as a toss-up.

The article outlines the positions of Michigan governor candidates on health care costs and access. Candidates listed include Jocelyn Benson, John James, Perry Johnson, and Chris Swanson.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a new measure to limit the president's war powers. The article highlights Democrats' efforts to restrict presidential authority regarding war.

The Iowa gubernatorial race centers on Medicaid privatization, with Republican Zach Lahn supporting private insurers and Democrat Rob Sand opposing it. The debate highlights complaints about service denials and efficiency claims.

Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat Toby Doeden in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor. Rhoden will face Democrat Dan Ahlers in November, with the state’s reliably Republican leanings expected to help him retain the seat.

Everton Blair advances to a special general election for U.S. House in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. The AP reports this development without additional context.

Democrat Paige Cognetti is targeting AI data centers in her campaign against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. Cognetti criticizes data centers for tax breaks, rising energy costs, and secrecy, while Bresnahan has proposed legislation to limit corporate influence on local zoning decisions.

A new Indiana law allowing school board candidates to run under political parties has led to challenges against two Indianapolis Public Schools candidates, Lindsey Cornett and Chris Bultman, who may be disqualified due to conflicting legal requirements about their Democratic affiliation. The law requires candidates to have voted in their chosen party's last two primary elections, but records show both candidates only voted in the 2026 primary, not the 2024 one.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green faces three Democrats in his re-election bid, but none have reported raising or spending money on the primary race. The lack of financial activity from opponents may give Green an advantage.

Republican Steve Hilton is campaigning for governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra, suggesting voters who dislike Trump may still support him.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up a race against Katie Hobbs. Republicans selected nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes midterm battle in Arizona.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to end a 60-year-old requirement for companies to submit workforce demographic data, citing concerns about potential discrimination. The Republican-majority EEOC voted 2-1 to rescind the rule, which has been used to track employment patterns and enforce anti-discrimination laws since 1966.

Sen. Mark Warner participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 19, 2026. The transcript provides the text of the discussion.

Sen. Mark Warner participated in an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 19, 2026. The transcript details his discussion during the interview.

The article provides the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 19, 2026. It identifies Hochul as a Democrat but does not include details from the interview itself.

A transgender Democrat running for Maine senator faced mockery after providing a controversial response about her qualifications. The incident highlights criticism directed at her candidacy.

Incumbent Democrat faces Republican challenge for the Kauaʻi House seat. The candidates' Q&A addresses topics including disasters, tourism, and housing.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico have agreed to debate in a U.S. Senate race. Paxton, a Republican, has not debated in over a decade, and the encounter with Talarico, a Democrat, may be pivotal for the competitive race.

Joyce E. Neal, a Democrat running for Congress in District 4, is a retired Army veteran with a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership. She previously managed Tennessee’s Medicaid Program and currently teaches as an adjunct professor. Her campaign focuses on community engagement, fair tax policies, and housing solutions.

Cliff Huffman is a Congressional candidate in Tennessee’s 4th District representing the Democrat party. A retired nurse practitioner, he emphasizes restoring federal government checks and balances and has served as a utility district commissioner and volunteer in community healthcare and education.