Battleground Democrat flip-flops on conversion therapy after left-wing backlash

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democratic House candidate vying to flip a key Republican-held seat is on the defensive after reversing her position on conversion therapy following backlash from the party’s left flank. Rebecca Cooke, a Democratic challenger vying to unseat Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., repeatedly declined to endorse a … Read more

Battleground Dem governor torched for ‘drunken sailor’ spending GOP critic says is symbolic of bigger problem

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign spent nearly three times what it raised in the second quarter of 2026, burning through more than $7.4 million in three months as a prominent GOP activist in Arizona accused the battleground incumbent of “spending like a drunken sailor” to … Read more

DSA member leads Dem primary in Midwest battleground — but trails likely GOP nominee: poll

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A socialist-backed candidate is leading the field in a high-stakes Democratic gubernatorial showdown in battleground Wisconsin. Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) member, stands at 26% support among voters likely to cast a ballot in the state’s Aug. 11 Democratic primary for … Read more

AOC surges past Buttigieg, leaves Harris in the dust in key 2028 battleground poll

Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears to take steps toward 2028 White House bid Colin Reed, a Republican strategist, and Fox News contributor Richard Fowler analyze Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s increasing political influence. They discuss her national tour, visiting Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama and Montana, and her potential presidential run in 2028. Fowler highlights her ability to mobilize supporters … Read more

Democratic leaders’ pick trails in Arizona primary for a key battleground district

Democrat Amish Shah, a physician and former state lawmaker, has opened a lead in the primary for a key Arizona battleground district despite party leaders backing another candidate for the seat. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. NBC News has not yet projected a winner in … Read more

Progressive wave crashes in Sun Belt battleground as moderate holds his seat

Democratic socialist beats 15-term incumbent in Colorado primary Fox News political analyst Lisa Boothe analyzes the recent Colorado primary election where a Democratic socialist defeated a 15-term incumbent. Boothe emphasizes the rising anti-establishment fervor within the Democratic Party, which is pushing the party further left. She highlights concerns this trend could propel more extreme candidates … Read more

Ex-NFL star backed by Trump wins battleground state primary: ‘True America First Conservative’

Analyzing Trump’s influence on GOP in primary races nationwide President Donald Trump demonstrates an iron grip over the Republican Party’s primary races, securing victories for all his endorsed candidates in the 2026 primary season. Joe Concha notes the GOP is now the ‘MAGA party.’ Former Senator John Cornyn lost his primary to Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton … Read more

Battleground Democrat said traditionally White outdoor spaces ‘will no longer be White’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A vulnerable Democrat seeking re-election in a battleground district repeatedly complained that outdoor recreation has long been dominated by White males and called for “equitable access” to those spaces, according to unearthed podcast appearances reviewed by Fox News Digital. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., who previously referred to … Read more

Democratic socialists’ battleground test: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In today’s edition, Adam Edelman explains why Wisconsin … Read more