Democratic primary
Coverage of Democratic primary in the Nexus archive.
- Already voted for a candidate who dropped out? Here’s what you can do.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow withdrew from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan after absentee ballots were sent. Voters who already submitted absentee ballots can cancel them and resubmit a new vote by July 24, while those with unsubmitted ballots can request a replacement.
- Ro Khanna calls on Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race
Ro Khanna has called for Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race. Platner, who won the Democratic primary in Maine, faces new allegations of troubling behavior.
- Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow drops out of Senate race weeks before primary
Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving the Democratic primary between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. Her name remains on the Aug. 4 ballot due to already printed absentee ballots. Stevens and El-Sayed both responded to her exit, with Stevens emphasizing her strength as a candidate and El-Sayed criticizing party insiders for favoring Stevens.
- Mallory McMorrow suspends Senate campaign in Michigan
Mallory McMorrow has suspended her Senate campaign in Michigan, reducing the number of candidates in the upcoming August primary.
- McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate bid in shock move
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, reducing the Democratic primary to a two-candidate race between Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. Her withdrawal narrows the contest in a swing state critical for Democrats aiming to retake the Senate.
- Mallory McMorrow ends Senate campaign, narrowing Michigan Democratic primary
Mallory McMorrow is suspending her campaign for Michigan's open US Senate seat. This action narrows the Democratic primary in the state.
- Mallory McMorrow suspends campaign for U.S. Senate
Mallory McMorrow has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining Democratic primary candidates. The announcement comes before a statewide debate hosted by WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids, with both Stevens and El-Sayed releasing statements on McMorrow's withdrawal.
- AOC throws her weight behind progressive Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. The endorsement occurs in a three-way Democratic primary for the Senate seat.
- Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant and political newcomer, defeated Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st congressional district Democratic primary. Kiros, a lawyer and PhD student, unseated DeGette, who has held the congressional seat since before Kiros was born.
- Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros, a pro-Palestine immigrant and political newcomer, defeated 30-year incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's Democratic primary. Kiros, who criticized Israel and faced opposition from Aipac-backed candidates, is likely to win the November general election, joining a wave of pro-Palestine progressives in U.S. Democratic primaries.
- Progressive Manny Rutinel projected to win the Democratic primary in CD-8
Progressive Manny Rutinel is projected to win the Democratic primary in Colorado's 8th Congressional District, a GOP-held seat that is one of the handful of toss-up districts in the country.
- Melat Kiros projected to defeat Diana DeGette in Colorado Congressional primary
Melat Kiros is projected to defeat Diana DeGette in the Colorado First Congressional District Democratic primary. Kiros, identified as a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the race.
- Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress
Melat Kiros, a political newcomer, won the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, defeating 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette. She is positioned to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress.
- Melat Kiros defeats U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Democratic primary for Denver’s congressional seat
Melat Kiros defeated Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Denver’s congressional seat, ousting Colorado's longest-serving congresswoman and marking a rebuke to the Democratic establishment.
- Anti-Trump senator defeated by far-left rival after heated gubernatorial primary
Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor, preventing Bennet's move from the Senate to the governor's residence. Weiser is positioned as the favorite in November's election, while Bennet is expected to remain in the Senate. The primary highlighted a split within Colorado's Democratic establishment, with Weiser leveraging his legal background and Bennet relying on institutional support.
- Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is projected to win the Democratic primary for governor, according to AP.
- Phill Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Phill Weiser won the Democratic primary for Colorado governor with over 54% of the vote. The race included Sen. Michael Bennet as a candidate, and the Republican primary featured Scott Bottoms, Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Victor Marx.
- Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor
Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in the Colorado Democratic primary for governor, winning 55% to 45% as voter frustration with Washington contributed to the upset. Bennet had high name recognition and campaign funds from his Senate career and 2020 presidential bid, while Weiser positioned himself as a fighter against President Trump.
- Phil Weiser overcomes big spending, name ID to beat Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor
Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in Colorado's Democratic primary for governor. The Associated Press called the race for Weiser when he was leading by 10 percentage points.
- John Hickenlooper wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate over Julie Gonzales
John Hickenlooper won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against Julie Gonzales. He will face State Sen. Mark Baisley in the general election.
- Amanda Gonzalez wins Democratic primary for secretary of state
Amanda Gonzalez won the Democratic primary for secretary of state. She was the Jefferson County clerk and led by 25.8 percentage points when The Associated Press called the race.
- Jawando, Wells set for Montgomery County executive race in November
Will Jawando and Esther Wells are set to compete in the November Montgomery County executive race after securing their respective party nominations. Jawando won the Democratic primary following Andrew Friedson's concession, while Wells is the Republican nominee. Both candidates are focusing on building coalitions and addressing voter concerns ahead of the general election.
- Incumbent Faces Councilman In Race For State’s Biggest House District
Hawai‘i County Council member Matt Kaneali‘i-Kleinfelder is challenging state Rep. Jeanne Kapela in the Democratic primary for the state's largest House district. The race is scheduled for August.
- 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.
- Phil Weiser leads Michael Bennet in new poll, with Colorado’s Democratic primary for governor coming down to undecided voters
Phil Weiser leads Michael Bennet in a Colorado Democratic primary poll for governor, with 45% support for Weiser, 36% for Bennet, and 19% undecided. The poll was commissioned by a group supporting Weiser.
- Cait Conley on her race against Rep. Mike Lawler in November
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer, in November. Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district and discusses flipping the seat from red to blue on 'The Takeout'.
- Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November
Jasmine Crockett has not announced whether she will campaign for James Talarico in the U.S. Senate general election against Ken Paxton. Crockett and Talarico were rivals in the Democratic primary.
- What Alex Bores’s New York Defeat Reveals About the Fight Over A.I. Money in Politics
Alex Bores conceded his primary race for the House in New York City. The article links his defeat to broader discussions about the influence of artificial intelligence-related money in politics.
- Mamdani’s picks sweep New York City’s congressional primaries, ousting two incumbents
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.
- Schlossberg’s defeat dampens dream of a renewed Camelot
Jack Schlossberg, 33, finished in third place in a Democratic primary in one of the nation’s most liberal districts. His defeat is described as dampening a dream of a renewed Camelot.
- Sarah Rogerson wins Democratic primary for NYS Senate District 44
Sarah Rogerson has won the Democratic primary for New York State Senate District 44. This victory positions her as the Democratic candidate for the district.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Retiring U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler have endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The practice of lawmakers endorsing successors is common but controversial, with some voters supporting candidates due to endorsements while others view it as favoritism. Examples include Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Patty Garcia in Illinois, whose primary victories followed endorsements from outgoing legislators.
- Democrats in CD1 agree Trump is the problem, but differ on how to take him on
Democrats in Arizona's 1st Congressional District debate strategies to challenge President Donald Trump, with front-runners Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods emphasizing accountability for his administration. The primary contest includes four candidates, with Shah and Galán-Woods having previously competed in 2024, and the winner likely facing GOP contenders Jay Feely or Joseph Chaplik.
- Maryland Senate president defeats Democratic primary challenger amid redistricting anger
Maryland state Senate President Bill Ferguson defeated primary challenger Bobby LaPin. The election occurred amid public anger over redistricting changes.
- Janet Tweed wins Democratic primary for NYS Assembly District 102
Janet Tweed won the primary for New York State Assembly District 102. The election was part of the Democratic party's selection process.
- A Kennedy scion loses in a crowded, pricey New York City congressional primary
Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family member, lost to Micah Lasher in a crowded, expensive New York City congressional primary. The race highlighted Schlossberg's social media-savvy campaign and his status as a political novice, while Lasher, a state Assembly member with political experience, is positioned to face Republicans in November.
- Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina
Nancy Lacore, a navy rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth in a defense department purge, won the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s first congressional district. She will run to challenge a Republican House seat in the November midterms.
- Admiral fired in Hegseth purge wins Democratic primary in South Carolina
Nancy Lacore, a navy rear-admiral fired by Pete Hegseth in a defense secretary's purge, won the Democratic primary in South Carolina’s first congressional district. She will lead efforts to flip a Republican House seat in the November midterm elections.
- Queens’ incumbent Meng wins Congressional primary
Grace Meng secured the District 6 Democratic primary with 56.9% of the vote against challenger Chuck Park. She expressed gratitude to supporters and emphasized continued community work, while Park's campaign has not yet responded.
- Incumbent Didi Barrett wins Democratic primary for NYS Assembly District 106
Incumbent Didi Barrett has won the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 106. The primary was for the New York State Assembly seat in District 106.