Laken Riley Act

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig for the DFL Party’s nomination in the race for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s seat. During the campaign, Flanagan distanced herself from her former running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, regarding allegations of fraud. The election highlighted issues like affordability and raised questions about Craig’s vote supporting the Laken Riley Act concerning immigration enforcement.

46 Democrats supported the Laken Riley Act, a law requiring federal law enforcement to detain and deport immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes. Some Democrats now face political backlash in primary elections, with opponents criticizing the vote as aligning with Trump's immigration agenda.

Peggy Flanagan and Angie Craig debated in a primary campaign clash, focusing on accountability for state program fraud, Craig's past support for ICE policies, and differing approaches to electability. Both candidates agreed on addressing Social Security, repealing Trump-era tax breaks for the wealthy, and regulating artificial intelligence. Craig denied allegations she sought an endorsement from Sen. John Hoffman while he was in the ICU.

Incumbent Rep. Greg Stanton defeated progressive challenger Kai Newkirk in Arizona's 4th Congressional District primary. Newkirk criticized Stanton for his pro-business and pro-Israel positions, including voting to send aid to Israel and supporting the Laken Riley Act. Stanton, part of the New Democrat Coalition, is a member of AIPAC and faces a general election where he is favored to win a fifth term.

Rep. Greg Stanton defeated progressive challenger Kai Newkirk in Arizona’s 4th Congressional District primary after a contentious campaign. Newkirk criticized Stanton for his pro-Israel stance and ties to business interests, but Stanton retained his seat, contrasting with socialist victories in other Democratic primaries. Stanton, a member of the New Democrat Coalition, faces no immediate threat in the general election.

Congresswoman Angie Craig skipped the DFL Party convention and is challenging Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan in a primary, arguing she is more electable in a statewide race. Craig defended her record on SNAP fraud allegations against her and criticized Vice President JD Vance's claims, while Flanagan criticized Craig's support for the Laken Riley Act, which Craig now regrets providing any leverage to the Trump administration.

April McClain Delaney defeated David Trone in a competitive Democratic primary for a House seat in Maryland. Both candidates spent significant personal wealth, with Trone contributing over $25 million and Delaney over $7 million. The race was among the costliest primaries of the 2026 cycle.

April McClain Delaney, a Biden administration appointee, defeated former Rep. David Trone in a costly Maryland House primary. Both candidates spent millions of their personal funds, with Delaney receiving endorsements from Democratic leaders and Trone criticizing her vote on the Laken Riley Act.

Rep. April McClain Delaney won a costly Democratic primary in Maryland’s 6th District, defeating former Rep. David Trone. The race focused on issues like Trump, money in politics, and immigration, with $23 million in TV spending. Trone, who self-funded his campaign, had challenged McClain Delaney over her vote for the Laken Riley Act.

Congressman Mike Collins won the Republican primary runoff to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Collins received a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump and will face Ossoff, a top fundraising candidate, in a high-stakes Senate race. The race is critical for Republicans aiming to retain control of the Senate.

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff over Derek Dooley, positioning Collins as a loyal MAGA ally. Collins led Dooley in the primary but neither surpassed 40%, leaving the race competitive as Trump's endorsement influences the Republican primary.

Trump endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, positioning him as a MAGA loyalist against political newcomer Derek Dooley, who is backed by Governor Brian Kemp. The primary did not produce a clear winner, necessitating a runoff.

Trump endorsed Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff, positioning him as a loyal MAGA ally against Derek Dooley, a political newcomer backed by Gov. Brian Kemp. Collins led in the primary but neither candidate secured a majority, leaving Republican votes divided ahead of the November election.

Georgia's U.S. Senate primary race will have a Republican runoff between Congressman Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on June 16. The winner will face Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November general election. Collins led with about 41% of the vote, while Dooley had 30% and Congressman Buddy Carter trailed with 25%.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized the Laken Riley Act at a rally, seeking to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan trails behind Rep. Angie Craig in polling averages for the Democratic senatorial primary. The winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan criticized the Laken Riley Act at a rally, seeking to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith, while Rep. Angie Craig regretted her vote for the law. The act is sponsored by Sen. Katie Britt and allows for indefinite detention of immigrants. Flanagan trails behind Craig in the latest polling average for the Democratic senatorial primary.