2026 election
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GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination
The Senate passes legislation imposing new sanctions on Iran, Russia named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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‘No magic formula’: Francesca Hong recalibrates her message as Wisconsin’s primary nears
The Democratic gubernatorial front-runner has dropped some controversial positions but not her left-wing brand amid electability concerns.
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Tennessee voters pick candidates for governor and congressional seats in midterm primary
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.
Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Ogles lost despite having Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.
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Asian American groups backing James Talarico for Senate say he needs to step up
Exclusive: AAPI leaders who have endorsed Talarico point to a new poll showing that 50% of Asian voters in Texas know little or nothing about him.
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Israel is a key dividing line in Democratic primaries — except in Wisconsin
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor, is an Israel critic, but has not played up the issue like other candidates in her party.
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Inside our Decision Desk call on El-Sayed
How NBC News made its projection on the marquee primary for the Senate in Michigan.
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary highlights growing backlash to pro-Israel spending
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed made Rep. Haley Stevens’ support for Israel and her backing from an AIPAC-linked group a major theme.
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How Abdul El-Sayed won in Michigan — and what results reveal about future challenges
A younger and higher-educated base drove him to victory, according to an analysis of county voting patterns.
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Slumping Democratic establishment takes another blow with El-Sayed’s win
The progressive Senate candidate “shook up the world” in a turbulent midterm cycle that finds the party’s old guard bruised and limping toward an uncertain future.
