Politics
GOP Primaries Show Political Shifts
Several Republican incumbents lost their primaries, including Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn, amid a wave of conservative attacks on candidates like Vicki Schmidt. Meanwhile, Democratic socialists gained significant ground in New York state legislature races.
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The Hill
This year’s election cycle has already seen eight congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with impacts to both parties. In the upper chamber, Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.) and John Cornyn (Texas) lost their primaries to challengers endorsed by President Trump. The president also took hi
2026-06-24 16:45 UTC
The Hill
Democratic socialists racked up wins in New York state legislature primary elections on Tuesday with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) sparking the blue wave with his political endorsements. Democratic socialists achieved victory in two state Senate races and four state Assembly races, accordin
2026-06-24 16:45 UTC
The Hill
An affiliate group of the conservative Club for Growth Action rolled out a new ad Wednesday attacking Republican Kansas gubernatorial candidate Vicki Schmidt ahead of this summer's primary. “Hard work, no handouts. That’s the Kansas way. So why did Vicki Schmidt vote the wrong way? Allowing illegal
2026-06-24 16:59 UTC