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2026 Primary Elections Test Trump's Political Influence
Multiple state primary elections in 2026, including Washington and Kansas, will serve as early indicators of Donald Trump's influence within the Republican Party and broader political dynamics heading into the general election cycle. Key races include congressional seats in Washington and gubernatorial contests in Kansas with Trump-endorsed candidates.
Donald TrumpWashington stateKansasMarie Gluesenkamp PerezRepublican Party
2026-08-05
- Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
- GOP dukes it out in red state primary to reclaim governor's mansion
- GOP dukes it out in red state primary to reclaim governor's mansion
- Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor
- Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
- Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor
2026-08-04
- Live results: Marshall seeks second Senate term in Kansas GOP primary
- Live results: Kansas holds primaries as GOP looks to flip governor’s seat
- What to Watch in Washington State’s Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a Challenge
- Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary
- Washington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primary
- US primaries: What to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Washington
2026-08-03
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary
- WA primary 2026: No Seattle Times endorsement for 5th Legislative District 5, Position 1
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Kansas state primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state’s primary
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Washington state's primary
- For Republicans planning post-Trump future, one race in Washington is worth watching