Former US Senator Joe Manchin, 78, alongside his daughter Heather, has launched a council to recruit and support independent candidates for congressional races, aiming to promote centrist voices who can work across party lines.
Three congressional candidates endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won closely watched primaries in New York City. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier secured victories, expanding Mamdani's progressive influence. Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, lost his bid for the House.
New York's primary election features a showdown between progressive challengers and establishment Democrats, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani backing a slate of candidates. Races include challenges to incumbents and a notable contest for a Manhattan seat.
Prediction market platform Kalshi suspended and fined three congressional candidates from Virginia, Minnesota and Texas for trading on their own elections. Mark Moran received the highest fine of $6,229.30 and a 5-year suspension after trading on his own Virginia Senate campaign twice. Matt Klein and Ezekiel Enriquez were fined $539.85 and $784.20 respectively, each receiving 5-year suspensions. All three violated Kalshi's rules prohibiting political candidates from trading on their own elections.
