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A special election is underway in California to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell after his resignation amid sexual assault allegations. Two candidates, Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez, are competing for the remainder of the term and will also face each other in the primary race for the midterms. Their campaigns feature differing policy stances, with Wahab focusing on anti-ICE legislation while Hernandez maintains a moderate approach to immigration.

The special election to fill the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned after facing sexual assault allegations, pits Aisha Wahab against Melissa Hernandez for California's 14th Congressional District. The primary race determines who will immediately succeed Swalwell and simultaneously serves as a primary contest for the midterms, highlighting an ideological struggle between progressive and moderate candidates.

Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine, defeating Graham Platner who withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. Jackson will face GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November, a race critical for Senate control.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new U.S. Senate nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, has emerged as the leading candidate, while the party aims to flip the Senate seat in the November election.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new U.S. Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, who withdrew from the race following a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson has emerged as the leading candidate, with support from progressive groups and delegates. The party must name a nominee by Monday to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key Senate race.

Maine Democrats are selecting a new Senate nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins after Graham Platner withdrew from the race due to a sexual assault allegation. Former state Senate President Troy Jackson has emerged as the favorite, while women’s health company CEO Saundra Pelletier remains the only other candidate. The party must choose a nominee by Monday, 99 days before the November election.

The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressive and establishment factions ahead of the 2026 midterms, with key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota highlighting the divide. Progressives push for radical change through candidates like Troy Jackson, while centrists warn that leftward shifts could harm general election prospects. Both sides campaign actively as voters prepare to decide the party's direction.

The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressive candidates advocating for radical change and establishment leaders prioritizing pragmatic approaches ahead of the 2026 midterms. Key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota will test the movement's momentum and influence on the party's strategy.

The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressive candidates seeking radical change and establishment leaders advocating pragmatism. Key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota will determine Senate nomination strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms. Bernie Sanders and allies are campaigning for progressive candidates while centrist groups warn against shifting left.

The Democratic Party faces an internal conflict between progressives and the establishment ahead of the 2026 midterms, with upcoming primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota as key battlegrounds. Progressives, led by figures like Bernie Sanders, are pushing for radical change, while centrists warn that this could hurt the party's general election prospects. Republican officials have criticized the growing influence of the progressive movement within the party.

The Democratic Party faces an internal tug-of-war between progressives and the establishment as key primaries in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota approach. Progressives aim to nominate Troy Jackson in Maine and influence Senate races, while establishment figures warn leftward shifts could hurt general election chances. Bernie Sanders and allies campaign for progressive candidates, drawing Republican criticism.

Troy Jackson, a former state legislator, gained momentum to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine after several opponents withdrew. Jackson secured hundreds of delegates, including all preferred delegates in Cumberland County, leading to exits from Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and Jordan Wood, who endorsed him.

Troy Jackson secured hundreds of delegates and received endorsements from multiple opponents, positioning him strongly to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine. Several candidates, including Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Nirav Shah, withdrew and endorsed Jackson, following Platner's withdrawal due to allegations.

Troy Jackson is leading in the delegate selection for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine to replace Graham Platner, with over 90% of slots secured, positioning him to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the midterm elections. Jackson's platform includes Medicare-for-all and tax increases on billionaires.

Troy Jackson is leading in the Democratic primary to replace Graham Platner as the Senate nominee in Maine, with delegates aligned with Jackson securing most slots. He aims to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key midterm election race. Jackson's progressive platform includes policies like Medicare-for-all and abolishing ICE.

Centrist Democrats are attempting to link Abdul El-Sayed to Graham Platner in the Michigan Senate race, leveraging Platner's failed campaign in Maine as a cautionary tale. The left continues to push progressive candidates, while centrist groups struggle to counter the left's momentum without a clear leader. PACs supporting Haley Stevens emphasize her ties to Barack Obama, a strategy El-Sayed opposes.

Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation, prompting several Democrats to vie for his replacement by July 27. Candidates include former state Senate president Troy Jackson, former CDC director Nirav Shah, Dan Kleban, and others. The replacement will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.

Graham Platner faces pressure to end his Senate campaign after rape allegations, while Troy Jackson filed paperwork to potentially replace him. Democratic leaders and progressive groups have withdrawn support from Platner, and Jackson's candidacy is linked to his ties with Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution.

Graham Platner faces pressure to end his Senate campaign after rape allegations, prompting Troy Jackson to file paperwork for a potential Senate run if Platner withdraws. Prominent Democrats and progressive groups have shifted support to Jackson, who previously ran for governor and has ties to Bernie Sanders.

Troy Jackson removed X posts about Graham Platner, including an endorsement and campaign event announcements. A spokesperson confirmed Jackson rescinded his endorsement of Platner. Our Revolution, a Sanders-aligned group, shifted its endorsement to Jackson, while some Maine Democrats criticize Platner's campaign tactics.

Bernie Sanders broke his silence on Graham Platner's Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations, recommending Platner step aside. Other endorsers had already denounced Platner and urged Maine Democrats to select a replacement candidate.

Democrats in Maine are seeking to replace Senate nominee Graham Platner after a woman accused him of sexual assault. The state party may select a new candidate by July 27 if Platner quits by July 13, with potential replacements including Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and Troy Jackson. Our Revolution and Sen. Bernie Sanders have urged Platner to step down.

Graham Platner, Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, faces sexual assault allegations from a former partner, prompting him to 'reflect' on his campaign. The accusation, reported by Politico, details an alleged 2021 incident involving non-consensual sex while Platner was intoxicated. Platner denies the claim but has canceled campaign events, complicating Democrats' efforts to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accused him of drunkenly forcing her to have non-consensual sex in 2021. Platner denied the allegation and paused campaign events, while state law allows Democrats to replace him if he withdraws by July 13.

A woman named Jenny Racicot accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault in 2021, claiming he forced her to have sex while drunk. Platner denied the allegation and stated he is evaluating his campaign's next steps, while canceling several town halls. State law allows Democrats to replace him as nominee if he withdraws by July 13.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces accusations of sexual assault from a former partner, Jenny Racicot, who claims he forced her to have sex while drunk in 2021. Platner denies the allegations and is reflecting on his campaign's next steps, having canceled town halls. Maine Democrats may replace him by July 27 if he withdraws by July 13.

Pod Save America hosts discussed the Democratic Party's reaction to multiple democratic socialist candidates winning primaries in New York, with co-host Dan Pfeiffer warning of a 'giant warning sign' for the Democratic establishment. They highlighted the controversial rhetoric of candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier and James Carville's call for a party schism over her views.

Democratic leaders face a rebellion from progressive outsiders and socialists who are out-organizing traditional party institutions. This shift, fueled by a decade of frustration, includes primary victories by left-wing candidates and growing distrust in party leadership following recent election outcomes.

Washington, D.C., holds a districtwide primary with a new ranked choice voting system, featuring a competitive Democratic mayoral race between Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, each backed by different endorsements. President Donald Trump threatens a federal takeover if Lewis George wins, reflecting ongoing tensions over the city's governance.

Washington, D.C., holds a districtwide primary for federal and local offices amid federal intervention by President Donald Trump, open top offices, and a new ranked choice voting system. The mayoral race includes Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie, each with distinct endorsements reflecting political divisions within the Democratic Party. Trump has threatened a federal takeover if Lewis George wins.

Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite his wealth and past ties to a hedge fund. The group defended the endorsement by highlighting Steyer's focus on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction, framing it as a strategic move to counter Republican momentum.

Bernie Sanders' progressive group Our Revolution endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor, despite its anti-billionaire platform. Steyer, a former hedge fund manager, is funding his campaign with $120 million of his own money, focusing on left-leaning policies like single-payer healthcare and corporate influence reduction. The group defended the endorsement as a strategic move to challenge Republican influence and support a 'values-aligned' candidate.

Our Revolution, a progressive group founded by Bernie Sanders, has endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer for California governor amid concerns over a potential Republican victory. The decision follows Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit from the race and reflects a strategic move to consolidate progressive support, despite Steyer's billionaire status.