U.S. Senate primary

Americans are reportedly backing progressives because they want candidates committed to fighting for the working class. Discussions focus on the rise of progressive Democrats, such as Florida state representative Angie Nixon, who won an upset victory in a Democratic US Senate primary on Tuesday. The content also highlights the notable decline of corporate Democrats.

The left scored its biggest upset of the year in Florida, a state described as usually inhospitable territory. State Rep. Angie Nixon beat Alexander Vindman handily during the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary, achieving this shock win.

An Alaska primary election for the U.S. Senate is headlined by a contest involving two individuals named Dan Sullivan. The contest also features participation from a former congresswoman.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed support for Abdul El-Sayed following her initial backing of his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, in the Democratic primary. El-Sayed won a close contest against Stevens and exchanged messages of congratulations while aiming to unite efforts to defeat Mike Rogers this November. The article also reports that former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is running for U.S. Senate again.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, a victory for the Democratic Party's progressive wing that provides momentum for its anti-establishment message ahead of the midterm elections.

Florida’s U.S. Senate primary on August 18 features Republican Ashley Moody, a frontrunner against three lesser-known challengers, and a Democratic race between State Representative Angie Nixon and retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman. Nixon, aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, and Vindman, a witness in Trump’s 2019 impeachment, face an uncertain contest against Moody, who leads in polls and fundraising.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary, defeating Haley Stevens. A former public health official and academic, he ran on a platform of removing money from politics, providing financial support to voters, and expanding Medicare. He previously ran for governor in 2018 and has no elected office experience.

Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary remains too close to call as of 1:25 a.m. Wednesday, with Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Birmingham) nearly tied at 48.9% and 47.1% respectively after 91% of votes were counted. Key counties like Kent, Oakland, and Marquette remain pivotal, with results still pending in several areas.

Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election will determine nominees for US Senate, governor, and Congress, with key races including a competitive Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The outcome hinges on voter turnout and the impact of external spending, while local races include data center votes and tax initiatives. Over 1.2 million voters have already cast ballots via absentee or early in-person voting.

A South Carolina judge temporarily blocked the Republican Party from removing Danny Ford II from the U.S. Senate primary ballot, ruling the party's disqualification of Ford over a voting rule was likely unconstitutional. The decision allows Ford to remain on the ballot ahead of early voting, though a final ruling is pending.

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidates, campaigned in Detroit on Tuesday. El-Sayed emphasized a progressive strategy focused on economic and healthcare issues, while Stevens positioned herself as a moderate advocating for steadier leadership. The race is seen as a test for the Democratic Party's direction and could influence national politics.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic US Senate primary race against Abdul El-Sayed. The primary is a key contest between the party's moderate establishment and progressive factions. The winner will face former Rep. Mike Rogers in November for a Senate seat previously held by Gary Peters.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, competing against Abdul El-Sayed. The primary on August 4 will determine the candidate facing Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers in November for a critical Senate seat previously held by Gary Peters.

Gretchen Whitmer endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Whitmer highlights Stevens' experience and alignment with her vision for Michigan. The primary is scheduled for August 4.

The South Carolina Election Commission has settled with the U.S. Department of Justice to facilitate voting for military and overseas citizens in the upcoming U.S. Senate primary. The agreement addresses a shorter timeframe than the federal 45-day requirement by ensuring voters are notified and ballots are tracked.

A 2026 poll of Michigan Democratic voters shows Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens as U.S. Senate primary candidates, with Stevens leading in vote intention (48.2% vs. 41.4%). Both candidates have high name recognition (88.5% and 90.7%), but mixed favorability. Voters prioritize factors like winning against Mike Rogers (25.1%) and standing up to Donald Trump (38.2%).

Abdul El-Sayed and U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens are statistically tied in a Tavern Research poll for Michigan’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, with 42% and 41% support respectively, and 18% undecided. The poll, conducted before and after a debate, shows a significant drop in undecided voters compared to earlier polling when state Sen. Mallory McMorrow was still in the race.

Iowa Democrats will resolve a competitive U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, selecting between two state lawmakers who both claim to be better positioned to win a retiring Republican's seat. The primary is one of the party's last unresolved Senate races as Democrats aim to flip GOP-held seats in the upcoming election.

Iowa Democrats are undecided between state lawmakers Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in a Senate primary to challenge a Republican-held seat. Both candidates emphasize similar policies but differ in strategies to attract crossover voters, with Turek focusing on economic populism and Wahls on legislative records. The primary outcome is critical as Democrats aim to flip the seat in November.

Ken Paxton won the Texas GOP Senate primary, and President Donald Trump expressed indifference toward the upcoming midterm elections. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi analyzed the developments on 'The Takeout' podcast.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn are competing in a Republican Senate primary, following an endorsement from President Donald Trump for Paxton. The race highlights internal GOP dynamics in Texas ahead of the election.