Democratic nomination

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her Senate campaign to replace Graham Platner. Bellows, who lost the Democratic gubernatorial primary, joins other contenders for the Democratic nomination and faces scrutiny over her 2014 Senate loss to Susan Collins.

Dr. Shimon Blau, a pro-Israel independent candidate, is seeking to challenge Melat Kiros in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District by collecting 1,500 signatures before July 9. Kiros, who won the Democratic nomination, faces criticism for her anti-Israel rhetoric, which Blau and some supporters claim is anti-Semitic, though Kiros argues anti-Zionism does not equate to antisemitism.

Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in June but may still be replaced on the ballot. The article raises the possibility of a replacement if he withdraws from the Maine Senate race.

Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, unseated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's first congressional district primary. The victory is part of a trend of left-wing candidates winning Democratic primaries.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet. The race focused on which candidate had challenged President Donald Trump more effectively. Weiser is favored to win in November in the blue state, with the Republican primary featuring Scott Bottoms, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Victor Marx.

Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado.

Jessica Killin has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. The news was reported by the Associated Press.

Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

John Hickenlooper won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Colorado. The announcement was reported by the Associated Press.

Jamie Davis has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana.

Dan Schwartz has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District. The victory is reported by the Associated Press.

Nancy Lacore, a Navy Admiral and Albany native, won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on June 23 and will advance to the general election in November.

Darializa Chevalier secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 13th Congressional District. The Associated Press reported the outcome.

Micah Lasher has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 12th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming election.

Nancy Lacore has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The victory secures her position as the party's candidate for the upcoming election in the district.

Grace Meng wins the nomination for U.S. House in New York’s 6th Congressional District. The victory secures her position as the Democratic candidate for the race.

Brad Lander has defeated Dan Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th Congressional District. The election result was projected by CBS News.

Ritchie Torres has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 15th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the party’s candidate for the district.

Thomas Suozzi has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 3rd Congressional District. The victory was reported by the Associated Press.

Yvette Clarke wins the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in New York’s 9th Congressional District. The article confirms her victory in the primary race.

Kweisi Mfume secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. The win positions him as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election in the district.

Glenn Ivey has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. The victory was reported by the Associated Press.

Sarah Elfreth won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. The announcement was reported by the Associated Press.

Jamie Raskin has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. The victory secures his position as the party’s candidate for the district’s congressional race.

Cole Epley, a 28-year-old Gen Z candidate, is running for the Democratic nomination in Kansas’s 4th District. He advocates for progressive policies like universal healthcare access and criticizes moderate Democrats for failing to defeat Republican incumbent Ron Estes. Epley has a background in music education, military service, and foster care social work.

Suzie Byrd won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 3rd Congressional District. The AP reported the outcome of the nomination race.

A new woman has accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of misconduct, with the New York Post corroborating parts of her account, just days after he secured the Democratic nomination. President Trump stated that a peace deal with Iran is approaching.

Democrats note that Sen. Jon Ossoff needs to focus on his November reelection before considering a presidential run, but there is growing discussion about his potential involvement in the upcoming Democratic nomination race as the party seeks younger leadership.

Thurman Bartie has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House in Texas’ 14th Congressional District. The Associated Press reported the result.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has won the Democratic nomination for governor. The announcement was made at a campaign event in East Las Vegas in July.

Sen. Susan Collins' allies are preparing for a challenging Senate race against Graham Platner, who has secured the Democratic nomination in Maine. The Senate seat is described as critical for determining the balance of power in the upper chamber.

Christian Menefee won the Democratic nomination to represent Congressional District 18 near Houston. His victory is described as a generational shift in political representation.

Mandela Barnes is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin, emphasizing his statewide experience from a 2022 Senate race and previous roles. He faces a competitive primary with multiple candidates, including state Rep. Francesca Hong and Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez.

Democrats are hopeful about making gains in Iowa following Josh Turek's victory in the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Turek, a Paralympian, celebrated his election night win at a watch party in Des Moines.

Josh Turek won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Iowa, defeating a rival who criticized party leaders. Major races in California remained undecided.

Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to support Graham Platner amid media reports of explicit text messages exchanged while Platner was married. Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces scrutiny ahead of the Democratic primary, with Sanders urging focus on issues like healthcare and groceries over the controversy.

Graham Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, condemned media reports of his explicit texts with women as 'shameful', while the campaign claims the issue is private. The Wall Street Journal first reported the texts, and a former staffer alleged Platner was sexting multiple women during his marriage.

Bob Brooks, a firefighters union president, won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District to challenge GOP incumbent U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. He secured 42% of the vote in a four-way primary that included candidates with backgrounds in law, politics, and engineering, with the race influenced by significant spending from a dark money PAC.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor, discusses her upbringing, political career, and gubernatorial campaign in her memoir 'The Rough Side of the Mountain' and on 'The Takeout' interview show.