All articles tagged with #democratic primary
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
Houston businessman Andrew White dropped out of the Texas governor race, endorsing Democrat Gina Hinojosa to unite efforts against incumbent Greg Abbott, citing fundraising challenges and strategic considerations.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by WTOP
Garrett McGuire won Virginia's firehouse primary for the House District 17 seat, securing the Democratic nomination and set to face the Republican in a Jan. 20 special election, after a competitive race with over 2,300 votes cast.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ABC News
George Conway, a former conservative lawyer and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for New York City's 12th Congressional District, a race that includes several high-profile contenders to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young has ended his campaign in the 8th Congressional District due to a family health issue, leaving a competitive Democratic primary that now features Shannon Bird, Manny Rutinel, and Evan Munsing, while Republican incumbent Gabe Evans continues to strengthen his campaign.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
In North Texas, a complex Democratic primary is unfolding between incumbent Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred, both vying for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District amid redistricting and party dynamics, with notable endorsements and strategic moves shaping the race.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by The Richmonder
Charlie Schmidt won the Democratic firehouse primary for Virginia's District 77 House of Delegates seat, defeating Michelle Mosby, and is favored to win the upcoming special election in a heavily Democratic district.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Axios
Kamala Harris is actively positioning herself for a potential 2028 presidential run, engaging in campaign-style activities, expanding her book tour, and making strategic appearances to bolster her support among key Democratic voters, especially Black voters, despite mixed polling results and competition from other Democrats like Gavin Newsom.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NOTUS — News of the United States
Jordan Wood, a former Capitol Hill aide, has dropped out of the Maine Senate race to run for the House seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Jared Golden, with other candidates including Graham Platner and Gov. Janet Mills.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by New Jersey Globe
The retirement of Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman has triggered a competitive Democratic primary for New Jersey's 12th congressional district, with several local politicians and strategists considering runs, and the race likely influenced by geographical and ideological factors in this diverse district.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Former President Barack Obama called and praised New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, offering support if he wins the election, as Mamdani leads in polls ahead of the November 4 vote.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
As the New York City mayoral race nears its end, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, received a supportive call from former President Barack Obama, highlighting his significant primary victory and the national attention on his progressive platform. Despite some Democratic hesitation, Mamdani's campaign emphasizes a shift towards grassroots, authentic messaging, with implications for both local and national politics, especially in the context of upcoming midterm elections.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Intercept
Graham Platner, a populist outsider candidate in Maine, has gained surprising support despite controversies over his past Reddit posts and Nazi tattoo, challenging traditional Democratic candidates and highlighting a potential shift towards more anti-establishment figures in the party.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Portland Press Herald
A UNH poll shows Graham Platner leading Maine Democratic primary voters with 58% support over Governor Janet Mills' 24%, despite recent controversies. The poll also highlights challenges for incumbent Rep. Jared Golden against Republican LePage in Maine's 2nd District. The race is still early, and recent revelations about Platner's past may impact his campaign.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is strongly considering running for U.S. Senate in Texas, citing favorable polling and her national profile as a tough Democratic contender, especially amid redistricting challenges and a competitive primary landscape.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
The Democratic primary in Maine is intensifying, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer openly supporting Governor Janet Mills against progressive candidate Graham Platner, highlighting a clash between party establishment and left-wing factions amid controversies surrounding Platner's past statements and tattoos.