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G.O.P. Appears to Boost Socialist’s Primary Campaign for Wisconsin Governor Original
G.O.P. Appears to Boost Socialist’s Primary Campaign for Wisconsin Governor Republicans appear to view Francesca Hong as their weakest opponent in a general election. They are spending $2.2 million in an apparent attempt to aid her primary campaign. A portrait of Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong in Luck, Wis.
Platner’s rise and fall revives old questions about ‘Bernie Bros’ and women
Last month, as accusations that Graham Platner of Maine had demeaned and threatened women consumed his Senate campaign, his left-wing allies closed ranks around him. Rep. Ro Khanna of California posted a video on social media sitting alongside Platner on a floating dock discussing “transformational politics.” Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Platner had “gotten his life together” despite his troubling past. “There are no saints in the United States Senate,” Sanders said at the time.
Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women
Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women The collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine after a rape allegation renewed attention to a movement built by Senator Bernie Sanders that some say is too forgiving of male misconduct. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has been widely seen as attempting to burnish his legacy this year by anointing a new generation of progressive leaders, including Graham Platner of Maine.Credit...Robert F.
Platner's Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About 'Bernie Bros' and Women
Last month, as accusations that Graham Platner of Maine had demeaned and threatened women consumed his Senate campaign, his left-wing allies closed ranks around him. Rep. Ro Khanna of California posted a video on social media sitting alongside Platner on a floating dock discussing "transformational politics." Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Platner had "gotten his life together" despite his troubling past. "There are no saints in the United States Senate," Sanders said at the time.
Platner's Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About 'Bernie Bros' and Women
Last month, as accusations that Graham Platner of Maine had demeaned and threatened women consumed his Senate campaign, his left-wing allies closed ranks around him. Rep. Ro Khanna of California posted a video on social media sitting alongside Platner on a floating dock discussing "transformational politics." Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Platner had "gotten his life together" despite his troubling past. "There are no saints in the United States Senate," Sanders said at the time.
A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Jeff Hanneman was infuriated to learn about a proposal this spring to build a 220-acre data center on the site of a shuttered paper mill near his house in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Worried that the project would pollute the tranquil waters of the nearby Wisconsin River, Mr. Hanneman, 43, planted a “No Data Center” sign in his yard.
Can Democratic Socialism Win in Wisconsin?
Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans. Jeff Hanneman was infuriated to learn about a proposal this spring to build a 220-acre data center on the site of a shuttered paper mill near his house in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
Democratic outsiders keep rolling: 5 takeaways from Colorado’s primaries
The insurgent progressive movement jolting the Democratic Party rolled through Colorado on Tuesday evening in the latest test of the left’s ability to oust establishment politicians and usher in generational change. In two primary battles between mainstream figures and candidates running to their left as Washington outsiders, the more liberal candidates prevailed.
Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries
Democratic Outsiders Keep Rolling: 5 Takeaways From Colorado’s Primaries A democratic socialist ousted a veteran congresswoman in Denver, and a U.S. senator lost his bid for governor. But the state’s other senator fended off a progressive primary challenger. Melat Kiros, center, toppled Representative Diana DeGette, a veteran Democrat in Denver.
Island Resorts, Disney Stays: A Senator Uses Campaign Funds for Family Travel.
Super Bowl tickets worth $37,500. Flights to Puerto Rico, Nantucket, St. Barths and Miami for his wife, children and an au pair. More than $20,000 at Ritz-Carlton hotels. More than $26,000 in childcare. These purchases are just a sampling of expenditures that Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz.
Two Dan Sullivans to Appear on Alaska Senate Ballot, State High Court Rules Original
Two Dan Sullivans to Appear on Alaska Senate Ballot, State High Court Rules Republicans had sought the removal of a little-known candidate with the same name as the incumbent senator, arguing that he was not a “good faith” candidate. Republicans unsuccessfully sought to block a little known candidate, Dan J. Sullivan, left, from the same ballot as their party’s incumbent, Senator Dan S.
Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts Scrutiny
Gallego’s Use of Campaign Funds for Family Trips Prompts Scrutiny The Arizona senator used campaign money to fly his family to Nantucket and the Caribbean. The Justice Department has said it is investigating his campaign finance activity. Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona repeatedly took his family to vacation destinations and billed tens of thousands of dollars in flights to his campaign accounts just in 2025.
Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza
Scott Wiener is a Democratic member of the California Senate and a prominent gay politician who has championed significant state legislation to expand the rights of transgender people. But late Friday afternoon, as Wiener was on his way to a Pride Shabbat service led by a trans rabbi, he was run out of San Francisco's annual Trans March by protesters accusing him of endorsing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza
Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza Scott Wiener, who is running to replace Nancy Pelosi, was surrounded by a small group of protesters shouting invective before a transgender march in San Francisco.
Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat Original
Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat Ben McAdams, a former representative who had to distance himself from more conservative positions he once held, will be favored to win a blue seat created by court-ordered redistricting.
Moderate Democrat Wins Primary in Utah for Newly Blue Salt Lake City Seat
Ben McAdams, a former representative who had to distance himself from more conservative positions he once held, will be favored to win a blue seat created by court-ordered redistricting. Ben McAdams, a moderate former representative, won the Democratic primary race in Utah’s newly redrawn House …
In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions
In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions Ben McAdams, a moderate former congressman, faces a handful of left-wing opponents in a rare opportunity for a Democrat to win in a Republican state.
In Utah House Race, Progressives Assail Democrat Who Backed Abortion Restrictions
One of the starkest divides in the Democratic Party is playing out in a state not often known for liberal politics: Utah. A reliably Republican bastion that hasn't voted for a Democrat for president since Lyndon B. Johnson, Utah is poised to send a Democrat to the House this fall for the first time since 2018, after court-ordered redistricting created a left-leaning congressional seat in Salt Lake City.
Kevin Hern Wins Republican Primary for Oklahoma Senate Race Original
Kevin Hern Wins Republican Primary for Oklahoma Senate Race Mr. Hern, a congressman in the deep-red state, is now likely to be elected to the Senate to fill the seat of Markwayne Mullin, now the homeland security secretary.
A GOP Senate Seat in Montana Seemed Vulnerable. Then, the Left Splintered.
When Alani Bankhead, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Montana, announced that she would hold a news conference Monday afternoon, many fellow Democrats hoped she would announce that she was dropping out. The idea was to make way for an independent candidate, Seth Bodnar, who is seen by many as more electable than Bankhead in a heavily Republican state. Bankhead did not play ball.
A G.O.P. Senate Seat in Montana Seemed Vulnerable. Then, the Left Splintered.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. A G.O.P. Senate Seat in Montana Seemed Vulnerable. Then, the Left Splintered. A rift in Montana between the Democratic nominee and an independent candidate could boost Republican hopes of holding on to an open seat in conservative territory.
One Dan Sullivan Is Kicked Off the Ballot in Alaska. One Dan Sullivan Remains. Original
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. One Dan Sullivan Is Kicked Off the Ballot in Alaska. One Dan Sullivan Remains. Republicans had accused Democrats of attempting to confuse voters by boosting a candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator. Alaska’s director of elections ruled Monday that Dan J. Sullivan must be removed from the ballot for Alaska’s Senate race.
One Dan Sullivan Is Kicked Off the Ballot in Alaska. One Dan Sullivan Remains.
The number of Dan Sullivans on Alaska's ballot for U.S. Senate has been reduced to one. Dan J. Sullivan, the Republican Senate candidate bearing the same first and last name as Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, the incumbent Republican, was ruled ineligible to run for office Monday by the state's director of elections. Republicans in the state had accused Democrats of plotting to confuse voters by inserting Dan J.
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska G.O.P. Suggests Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska G.O.P. Suggests Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters. Republicans argue that the Senate campaign by Dan J. Sullivan, right, was planned by Democrats to confuse voters and hurt Senator Dan S. Sullivan, left, a second-term lawmaker.
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska GOP Suggests Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
A political battle in Alaska is intensifying over an issue that might seem ridiculous but could be important for control of Congress: How many Dan Sullivans can appear on the state's ballot for Senate in November. Dan J. Sullivan, a former teacher, was fighting on Friday to preserve his spot on the ballot to challenge Sen. Dan S. Sullivan of Alaska, a Republican, after an elections official moved to disqualify him. Although Dan J.
Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska GOP Suggests Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race
A political battle in Alaska is intensifying over an issue that might seem ridiculous but could be important for control of Congress: How many Dan Sullivans can appear on the state's ballot for Senate in November. Dan J. Sullivan, a former teacher, was fighting on Friday to preserve his spot on the ballot to challenge Sen. Dan S. Sullivan of Alaska, a Republican, after an elections official moved to disqualify him. Democrats and Republicans alike see Dan J.
Sanders-Backed Villegas Advances to CA-22 Showdown vs. Valadao
Randy Villegas, a Visalia political scientist and school board trustee backed by progressives including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., advanced in a high-profile primary in a battleground Central Valley House district, according to The Associated Press. Democrats view the district as crucial to their efforts to regain control of Congress this fall. In the general election, Villegas will face Rep. David Valadao, a vulnerable but battle-tested Republican who has survived many past attempts to oust him.
Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada Original
Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada David Flippo won his party’s nomination for a safely Republican open seat, defeating a candidate backed by the G.O.P. governor.
3 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primary Election Results
EDITORS NOTE: EDS: REPEATING to ADD art note; SUBS headline. NOTE: Story first moved today at 1:24 a.m. ET.); (ART ADV: With photos.); (With: SC-HOUSE-REPUBS-RUNOFF, NEV-GOV-PRIMARY); Bayliss Wagner contributed reporting. Graham Platner, a military veteran and first-time candidate whose populist message resonated with voters in Maine, prevailed over the state’s governor to win the Democratic primary for Senate on Tuesday. Now, he will face Sen.
Game on in Maine: 3 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Election Results
Graham Platner, a military veteran and first-time candidate whose populist message resonated with voters in Maine, prevailed over the state’s governor to win the Democratic primary for Senate on Tuesday. Now, he will face Sen. Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican incumbent, in one of the most consequential races in the country this fall. Platner’s campaign has survived a series of scandals about his personal life, which Republicans began highlighting within minutes of his victory.
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas, a political scientist and school board trustee backed by progressives including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., advanced in a high-profile primary in a battleground Central Valley House district, according to The Associated Press. Democrats view the district as crucial to their efforts to regain control of Congress this fall. In the general election, Villegas will face Rep. David Valadao, a vulnerable but battle-tested Republican who has survived many past attempts to oust him.
Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada
David Flippo, an Air Force veteran supported by President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary in rural Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, according to The Associated Press, defeating a candidate backed by Gov. Joe Lombardo and other Republican leaders in the state. The win was yet another indication of the strength of the president's endorsement in GOP races this primary season, even as his overall approval rating is in negative territory.
Game on in Maine: 3 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primary Election Results
Graham Platner, a military veteran and first-time candidate whose populist message resonated with voters in Maine, prevailed over the state's governor to win the Democratic primary for Senate on Tuesday. Now, he will face Sen. Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican incumbent, in one of the most consequential races in the country this fall. Platner's campaign has survived a series of scandals about his personal life, which Republicans began highlighting within minutes of his victory.
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district. Randy Villegas, a progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, defeated Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional District.
Nevada House Primary Pits Trump’s Endorsement Against State Leaders Original
Nevada House Primary Pits Trump’s Endorsement Against State Leaders At stake is the seat held by Representative Mark Amodei, a Republican in northern Nevada who is retiring from his reliably red district.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries. Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine who is seeking to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the fall, has been mired in scandals in recent weeks.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries.
Voters in Maine will weigh in on one of the most consequential and high-profile Senate races in the country Tuesday, when they are expected to cement a matchup between Sen. Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican, and Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democrat hoping to oust her.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries.
Voters in Maine will weigh in on one of the most consequential and high-profile Senate races in the country Tuesday, when they are expected to cement a matchup between Sen. Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican, and Graham Platner, a scandal-plagued Democrat hoping to oust her.
California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress
California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress Proposition 50 has created a handful of key races where Democrats will choose candidates to pit against vulnerable Republican incumbents. Generational challenges have infused other contests.
California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress
2:32 8 hours ago Election Day in California | Solano County on not taking part of Voter's Choice Act | 8:45 a.m. KCRA • 8h Primary Election Day in California arrives on June 2, 2026. Californians will not only be voting on a new governor, but they will also be voting on congressional members using the newly drawn district maps under Proposition 50.
‘Ambos partidos se equivocan’: los hombres jóvenes que pueden influir en las elecciones intermedias
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Frustrado por el costo de las necesidades cotidianas, Carter Tice, un paisajista de árboles de 20 años de Milwaukee, votó por Donald Trump en 2024 porque prometió mejoras económicas, pero Tice aún no ha visto ninguna mejora.
'Up for Grabs': Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Frustrated with the cost of everyday necessities, Carter Tice, a 20-year-old tree landscaper in Milwaukee, voted for Donald Trump in 2024 because he promised economic relief -- but Tice has not yet seen any improvement. In Phoenix, Jared Cassell, a 25-year-old server and restaurant manager, voted for Trump because of his opposition to abortion but has been horrified by immigration raids and regrets his decision.
‘Both Parties Kind of Get It Wrong’: The Young Men Who May Swing the Midterms
Frustrated with the cost of everyday necessities, Carter Tice, a 20-year-old tree landscaper in Milwaukee, voted for Donald Trump in 2024 because he promised economic relief — but Mr. Tice has not yet seen any improvement. In Phoenix, Jared Cassell, a 25-year-old server and restaurant manager, voted for Mr. Trump because of his opposition to abortion but has been horrified by immigration raids and regrets his decision.
Saikat Chakrabarti name-drops Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his bid for Congress. She doesn’t talk about him at all
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Kellen Browning, New York Times Connie Chan, a left-wing San Francisco supervisor running for the House seat held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the retiring former speaker, recently secured a key endorsement: Pelosi herself. Saikat Chakrabarti, Chan’s progressive rival, boasts a different powerhouse affiliation: He served as chief of staff for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in 2019.
He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn’t Talk About Him at All. Original
Connie Chan, a left-wing San Francisco supervisor running for the House seat held by Representative Nancy Pelosi, the retiring former speaker, recently secured a key endorsement: Ms. Pelosi herself. Saikat Chakrabarti, Ms. Chan’s progressive rival, boasts a different powerhouse affiliation: He served as chief of staff for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, in 2019.
He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn’t Talk About Him at All.
Connie Chan, a left-wing San Francisco supervisor running for the House seat held by Representative Nancy Pelosi, the retiring former speaker, recently secured a key endorsement: Ms. Pelosi herself. Saikat Chakrabarti, Ms. Chan’s progressive rival, boasts a different powerhouse affiliation: He served as chief of staff for Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrat of New York, in 2019.
He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn’t Talk About Him at All.
U.S. Politics 6 hours ago Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump Associated Press - By MATT BROWN • 6h DALLAS (AP) — After three terms in the U.S. House and two unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Colin Allred said he’s heard plenty about voters’ suspicions that politicians are just trying to make a buck in Washington. “‘What about the stock trading in Congress?
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