Progressive candidates
Coverage of Progressive candidates in the Nexus archive.
- NY enacts data center moratorium
New York has enacted a one-year moratorium on constructing large-scale data centers, marking the first US state action to address political pushback against unchecked AI growth. The move follows progressive candidates leveraging local opposition to data centers in elections, with critics comparing the AI industry to politically controversial groups. A Gallup poll also highlights declining public confidence in Big Tech.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's focus on the SAVE Act
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.
- Mamdani's political gamble pays off as his endorsed candidates sweep their primaries
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won their primaries in safe seats, likely securing their November elections. Three progressive candidates, including two challenging incumbents, secured victories.
- A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district
A California congressional race pits progressive Randy Villegas against Republican Rep. David Valadao, testing whether populist candidates can win in traditionally Republican districts. Similar progressive vs. establishment contests are unfolding in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota, with outcomes potentially shaping Democratic strategies in key races.