Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary by a razor-thin margin, defeating Francesca Hong. He will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in the general election in the swing state.
Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary in a historic progressive victory, defeating heavy corporate spending and establishment opposition in a key swing state.
Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate US congresswoman Haley Stevens to secure the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Michigan, dealing a major blow to the party establishment.
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat den linken Demokraten Abdul El-Sayed scharf attackiert und ihn als »Kommunisten« bezeichnet. Auslöser ist El-Sayeds Kandidatur für den Senat im umkämpften Swing State Michigan für die November-Wahlen.
Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Haley Stevens, raising the stakes for a pivotal November battleground race that could decide control of the US upper chamber.
Donald Trump held a rally in Georgia, criticizing the New York Mets' spending and performance, discussing the ongoing Iran war, and promoting his "Trump Accounts for children" initiative. He also supported Rep. Mike Collins and referenced a dignified transfer event.
Arizona primary voters selected Trump-backed Republicans for governor and a U.S. House seat, with nominees for governor and secretary of state having questioned the 2020 election. The results offer insight into voter sentiment in the swing state, setting up competitive general election contests.
Arizona holds primaries for governor, U.S. House, and secretary of state, testing voter sentiment in a swing state. Key races include toss-up House districts and the governor's re-election, with Donald Trump's endorsements playing a significant role.
North Carolina remains a key battleground for Senate control in 2026, with Democrats hoping demographic shifts and gubernatorial wins will finally tip the scales. Despite close statewide races and Democratic gubernatorial victories, the state has consistently voted Republican in presidential and Senate elections since 2008, presenting a persistent challenge for the party.
Democrats face challenges in flipping the Senate, with Maine nominee Graham Platner embroiled in scandal. Attention shifts to Iowa's primary, where economic woes and a competitive Democratic Senate race offer potential gains.
President Trump secured key victories in Republican primaries, notably in Kentucky where Thomas Massie lost to a Trump-backed candidate. The article analyzes Trump's influence, the challenges for GOP candidates in swing districts focusing on economic messaging, and Trump's endorsement in the Texas Senate race.
Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor and will face the winner of a Republican runoff. The GOP primary advanced Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Rick Jackson, both aligned with Trump, to a June 16 runoff.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Rick Jackson will face off in a Georgia Republican gubernatorial runoff on June 16. Both candidates align closely with Donald Trump, advancing over rivals who opposed Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Analysis by States United Action finds 53 election-denying candidates running for statewide offices in 23 states that will certify future elections, including five presidential swing states. The number is down from recent cycles, but candidates in states Trump won by double digits remain undeterred. Key swing states including Georgia, Michigan and Arizona have candidates who have denied 2020 results competing for roles that oversee election administration.
