Politics

Congressional Primaries Shake Up Election Cycle

Updated 2026-08-13 16:55 UTC 1 source Negative

A dozen incumbent senators and representatives lost their primaries in this year’s election cycle, raising concerns about the political landscape. Key figures like Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) were defeated by challengers backed by President Trump.

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The Hill
This year’s election cycle has seen a dozen congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with multiple contests remaining over the next month. In the upper chamber, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) lost their primaries earlier this year to challengers backed by President Trump
2026-08-13 16:30 UTC
The Hill
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