Senate Primary

Senator Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola advanced in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for his seat. The Associated Press reported that both qualified for the November general election, setting up a marquee race during US midterm elections.

A progressive candidate scored an unexpected upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for Senate. Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), toppled Alex Vindman.

Democrats and Republicans are reportedly backing rivals during Alaska’s Senate Primary. This activity involves ad spending, which constitutes a campaign tactic used by major parties to boost fringe hopefuls on the opposing side.

Harriet Hageman won Wyoming’s Republican Senate Primary after receiving support from Trump. The content also notes that she was pictured at a hearing in Washington last year.

Senator Dan S. Sullivan and former Representative Mary Peltola are expected to advance in Alaska’s Senate primary election. Their differing vote shares will be closely monitored because they reflect who has an advantage going into the general election.

In the race for Lindsey Graham’s seat, there is no clear Trump-aligned candidate. While the president backs Graham’s sister, every contender in South Carolina’s Senate primary has found themselves out of step with him, leading to the likelihood of a runoff.

Obama and Abdul El-Sayed spoke to discuss unity after the Michigan Senate Primary. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president is happening as he seeks to win over wary Democrats concerning Michigan's high-stakes Senate race.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Senate Primary and will face Mike Rogers in the general election. El-Sayed's victory speech referenced challenging a political machine, while Rogers criticized him as an extremist, highlighting concerns about Michigan's economy and education system.

Abdul El-Sayed won a Senate primary against Haley Stevens, a four-time US Representative, and emphasized unity among Democrats following the campaign. El-Sayed described the race as grueling but expressed optimism about the outcome.

The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan remains too close to call with Abdul El-Sayed leading Haley Stevens. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured a spot in Washington state's all-party primary, while Missouri's election official rejected a redistricting referendum petition.

The Michigan Democratic Senate primary remains too close to call, with centrist congresswoman Haley Stevens and progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed separated by fewer than 20,000 votes.

The Michigan Senate primary is too close to call, with the Senate having a long to-do list before leaving town and a mysterious source of cheap gas being discussed.

Abdul El-Sayed maintains a narrow lead over Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary as votes remain uncounted. The contest remains unresolved with ongoing vote tabulation.

Anti-Israel candidate El-Sayed holds a narrow lead in Michigan's Senate primary against pro-Israel rival Stevens. Some outlets have called the race, while establishment Democrats secured House seat nominations in Michigan, Missouri, and Virginia.

Florida's August 18 Senate primary pits progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon against moderate first-time candidate Alex Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel. Nixon faces past criticism for a disruptive protest, while Vindman avoids debate and disputes the influence of progressive movements in Florida. Republican Sen. Ashley Moody campaigns against left-leaning Democrats, labeling them as 'anarchist psychos,' but faces multiple intra-party challengers.

The 2026 midterms saw key races unfold as Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed competed in Michigan's Senate primary, with outside spending and party divisions influencing the contest. Other states including Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington also held primaries, with unresolved races in Washington due to mail-in ballot processing.

Pastor Adam Hamilton won a Senate primary in Kansas, positioning him as an underdog against Roger Marshall. Democrats believe the state could become competitive if the November environment favors them.

Michigan's primary voters are choosing between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary, which is being viewed as a key indicator for the Democratic Party's future direction.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing in Michigan's Senate primary. The race is a key event for Democrats, with results expected Tuesday.

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are concluding their Senate primary in Michigan. CBS News' Fin Gómez is reporting on the race, with political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan providing analysis.

Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas, and Virginia are selecting candidates for November midterm elections. A key Senate primary in Michigan highlights Democrats' internal competition, while a Washington state Democrat faces a challenging primary after flipping a pro-Trump district.

Michigan Democrats are holding a Senate Primary with national and international attention, serving as a proxy for the Democratic Party's direction in the upcoming Midterm elections. The race is critical as Michigan, a swing state, has a Senate seat Republicans could flip to gain control.

Michigan Democrats choose between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a Senate primary critical to the party's Senate majority hopes. The race highlights tensions between Democratic establishment and progressive factions, with Stevens backed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and El-Sayed supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed campaigned with Hasan Piker before a Michigan Senate primary. Piker is described as a controversial far-left streamer who previously made a contentious statement about 9/11.

Michigan Democrats face a divisive Senate primary contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, representing different party wings and styles. The race highlights internal divisions over the party's direction.

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are campaigning for Democratic voters ahead of Tuesday's Senate primary in Michigan. El-Sayed emphasizes building a broad coalition to secure the nomination.

Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens lead the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, while former Rep. Mike Rogers runs unopposed for the GOP nomination. El-Sayed challenges the assumption that Michigan voters are moderates.

Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is entering politics to fulfill his Senate term and promote President Trump’s agenda ahead of a special primary. She faces nine Republican candidates, including Mark Sanford, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry, in an Aug. 11 election.

Sen. Darline Graham has launched her political career in South Carolina, advocating for President Donald Trump's policy priorities following her brother Lindsey Graham's death. She is positioning herself as a supporter of Trump's agenda ahead of a special Senate primary.

Sen. Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is promoting President Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of a South Carolina Senate special primary. She faces competition from candidates like Mark Sanford, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry, with an informal straw poll showing her leading.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens answered questions in the FOX 2 spin room following a Senate Primary debate with Abdul El-Sayed.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Michigan's Oakland County as early voting begins ahead of the August 4 primary election. The primary includes Senate and gubernatorial races, with GOP candidates John James and Perry Johnson competing for the governor's nomination. Republicans express concerns about rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran potentially impacting their midterm prospects.

Voters will decide in the GOP Senate primary in South Carolina next month who will fill the seat previously held by late Senator Lindsey Graham. The poll indicates the race is wide-open as candidates compete for the November ballot.

Mark Lynch, who lost to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the GOP Senate primary last month, announced his candidacy for the special Senate primary to replace Graham. The bid comes after Graham's death on Saturday.

Retiring Sen. Gary Peters endorsed Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, shifting from neutrality to support her over progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed. The race focuses on contrasting platforms, with Stevens emphasizing manufacturing and jobs, while El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All and campaign finance reform.

A power struggle has emerged following the death of Lindsey Graham, with the GOP needing only weeks to prepare for an upcoming Senate primary.

Haley Stevens is a Senate hopeful in Michigan, arguing she is the strongest candidate to defeat Republicans in the Democratic Senate primary. Democrats must decide if her strengths are sufficient.

Haley Stevens, a U.S. Representative who won a House seat in 2018 and survived a 2022 primary, is campaigning for Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary against progressive Abdul El-Sayed. Democrats face a choice between Stevens’ electability and El-Sayed’s progressive policies, as winning the Senate seat is critical for the party’s majority hopes.

Michigan Democrats face a stark choice between a progressive and a moderate. The state’s Senate primary is a head-to-head battle between Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken left-wing candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by party leaders.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in a contested Senate primary in Michigan. Democrats aim to hold the state to secure a Senate majority this fall.