2026 Elections

Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell

Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) will face former Democratic state Rep. Charles Booker in the race to replace outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in the U.S. Senate.

4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections

May 19 marks the largest day of primary elections yet, seeing ballots cast across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
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Thomas Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) lost his Republican primary on May 19 to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.

Pelosi Endorses Successor in Race for Her House Seat

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the race to succeed her in California’s 11th Congressional District.

Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas GOP Senate Race

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the May 26 GOP Senate runoff in Texas.

Primaries Held in 6 States: What to Watch

Voters in GA, KY, AL, OR, PA, and ID go to the polls May 19 in primary elections shaping gubernatorial, Senate, House, and races ahead of November.

Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow

Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming ousted incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Republican primary election in Louisiana.

Most Trump-Backed Challengers Defeat Indiana Republicans Who Rejected Redistricting

Several Republican state senators who opposed a redistricting plan backed by Trump lost primary election challenges to candidates endorsed by the president.