Politics
GOP Defections and Primary Wins
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) left the Republican Party, following conservative commentator Tucker Carlson's similar move. Meanwhile, Democrats won primaries in Utah and New York for newly redrawn congressional districts.
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Axios
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Monday evening that she's ditching the Republican Party, following conservative commentator <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/22/tu
2026-06-23 20:45 UTC
The Hill
New York State Assemblymember Micah Lasher (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat currently held by his former boss, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), beating a crowded field of contenders, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lasher, who once served as an aide to Nad
2026-06-24 01:59 UTC
The Hill
Former Rep. Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional, according to Decision Desk HQ. McAdams, a moderate who represented Utah’s 4th District in Congress from 2019 to 2021 before losing his reelection bid to Rep. Burgess Owens (R), defeated pro
2026-06-24 02:13 UTC