Kat Abughazaleh loses primary election bid for Illinois U.S. House seat
Since the Chicago-area district is drawn to heavily favor Democrats, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is all but destined to win the U.S. House seat in the November midterm elections.
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Election 2026
The 2026 midterm elections in November will decide which party controls Congress and many state governments. From key issues and governor’s races to competitive U.S. House and Senate seats, here’s what to watch.
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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary, set to become Illinois’ second Black woman senator
The lieutenant governor is all but certain to make history, becoming one of three Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
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In Illinois, a primary could mean a new record number of Black women in the Senate
Only five Black women have ever held a Senate seat. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Rep. Robin Kelly want to be the sixth.
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Rep. Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid as House opens inquiry into affair
Party leaders pushed for the Texas Republican to withdraw from a primary runoff as questions mounted about his relationship with an aide who later died.
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Talarico defeats Crockett in Democratic Senate primary in Texas
Crockett and Talarico were generally aligned on policy, and both rose to prominence in large part through social media, making the race largely about stylistic and strategic differences.
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales advances to runoff after reported sexual messages with staffer released
In recent weeks, Gonzales has faced criticism and calls to step down — including from within his own party — over an alleged relationship with a former aide.
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Measles is spreading in South Carolina. Could it make people vote for a pediatrician?
Dr. Annie Andrews is running for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. She's one of several doctors seeking office during an election midterm year where health care issues are front and center.
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AOC and Warren join forces in high-profile child care push ahead of midterms
As Republicans urge Americans to have more children but offer few supportive policies, Democrats believe reducing child care costs could be a winning message.
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Meet the Hell Cats — a key to Democrats’ hopes of taking the House
A Signal group chat has become a support system and a strategy hub for these Democratic women veterans running in high-stakes races.
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Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special election primary
The progressive activist narrowly beat out a crowded field that included former Rep. Tom Malinowski, who conceded Tuesday.