Democratic Primaries

The Democratic ideological divide is highlighted by nominating contests in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where left-wing candidates are pitted against more traditional ones. In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong's nomination for governor is critical because winning would give Democrats an ability to redraw the state map for the 2028 cycle. These primary battles are viewed as crucial for national Democratic goals, including efforts to retake the White House in 2028.

Bernie Sanders called for democratic leaders to ban super PAC involvement in Democratic primary elections. This ask was included in a letter written by the Vermont senator to Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, and Ken Martin.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans are divided on their understanding of democratic socialism, with 27% acknowledging its valid beliefs and 23% unsure. Candidates aligned with democratic socialism are securing primary victories in Democratic races nationwide.

Democrats are facing challenges from anti-incumbency trends and populist left-wing candidates in primaries, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee failing to secure key races. Progressives like Amish Shah and Randy Villegas defeated party-backed candidates, while Maine's Democratic primary turmoil included a withdrawn nominee and scrutiny of a replacement candidate.

The article discusses the emergence of Israel as a campaign issue in the US, highlighting far-left candidates winning Democratic primaries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's AIPAC comment along with reactions from New York rabbis.

Danielle Grisolano brings her dogs Lincoln and Pepper to vote in the Democratic primaries at Denver Public Library on June 30, 2026.

Democratic primaries in Colorado are drawing attention following insurgent victories in New York. Challenges in Colorado races are targeting candidates supported by the party establishment.

The Supreme Court expanded presidential authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting. Trump is focusing on the SAVE Act, and progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries.

The article discusses the impact of low voter turnout in New York City's Democratic primaries, noting that only 17% of Democratic voters participated, with the majority being white, under 30, and college-educated but poorly informed about history. It highlights that New York is not alone in experiencing low primary election participation.

Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander won primary elections. NY Post readers discussed their victories in a June 2026 edition.

President Trump claimed 'communists' are 'making their move' after progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won primary races. Trump cited the loss of two incumbent lawmakers in Democratic primaries as evidence of this shift.

Governor Kathy Hochul won the June 2026 New York Democratic Primaries without a primary challenge, defeating earlier challengers like Antonio Delgado and passing policies on school meals and car insurance costs. She unified moderate and progressive factions to address affordability and partnered with the mayor to close New York City's budget gap.

Maryland voters selected Adrian Boafo as the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District, defeating Chris Chaffee. Boafo, endorsed by Steny Hoyer and others, received 32% of the vote in a crowded primary.

Zohran Mamdani's endorsed progressive House candidates won Democratic primaries in New York, resulting in the defeat of two sitting members of Congress.

Retiring U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The endorsed candidates are likely to win in November, continuing a practice where lawmakers influence successor choices, which can be controversial but often effective.

Three candidates supported by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their Democratic primaries in New York. They were projected to win Tuesday night.

Adrian Boafo and David Trone are competing in high-cost Democratic primaries for the House in Maryland, with AIPAC, crypto cash, and wealthy candidates influencing the race.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting progressive and democratic socialist challengers in Tuesday's Democratic primaries. He is using his political influence to back these candidates in key congressional races.

The NY-7 congressional race has attracted progressive candidates from Brooklyn and Queens and is considered one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in NYC.

A super PAC is providing multimillion-dollar campaign support to progressive Democrats, including Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier. This financial backing is complicating the narrative for NYC progressives in Democratic primaries.

A super PAC is supporting progressive Congressional candidates like Darializa Avila Chevalier, raising questions about the impact of multimillion-dollar funding on Democratic primary narratives.

Anti-Trump ex-Republicans are running in Democratic primaries but are facing challenges. George Conway is one such candidate in Milwaukee in 2024.

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.