South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden fends off GOP challenger in primary runoff

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has won his Republican primary, NBC News projects, after he was forced into a runoff in his bid for a full term in office. He defeated businessman and political newcomer Toby Doeden in a one-on-one matchup Tuesday after no candidate won 35% of the vote in the initial June primary. … Read more

Longtime Sen. Susan Collins is facing a new Democratic challenger. Troy Jackson is on the cusp of the nomination, setting up a 101-day sprint in a must-win race that could decide control of the Senate.

BANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Hundreds of Democrats are … Read more

War erupts on far left as DSA endorses challenger against sitting House progressive

Schumer Senate Struggles: Socialists, Scharts & Sex Scandal The fellas break down Chuck Schumer’s rough week, Ruben Gallego’s latest scandal and the rise of the DSA. PLUS, a new game, DSA vs. Osama Bin Laden? More Fun Time Friday featuring Taco Bell, bears, bizarre headlines, and more. #schumer #gallego NEWYou can now listen to Fox … Read more

Socialism goes west as DSA-backed challenger ousts longtime Democrat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., a 30-year incumbent, lost to a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger in a high-profile primary on Tuesday evening. Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old socialist, defeated DeGette in a Democratic primary for a deep-blue House seat anchored in Denver, according to The Associated Press, … Read more

Socialism goes west as DSA-backed challenger ousts longtime Democrat

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., a 30-year incumbent, lost to a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger in a high-profile primary on Tuesday evening. Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old socialist, defeated DeGette in a Democratic primary for a deep-blue House seat anchored in Denver, according to The Associated Press, … Read more

Sen. John Hickenlooper wins Colorado Democratic Senate primary over progressive challenger

Sen. John Hickenlooper has won Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary in his bid for re-election, NBC News projects, defeating state Sen. Julie Gonzales in what he has said will most likely be his final campaign for elected office. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Hickenlooper, 74, … Read more

Progressive momentum hits speed bump as veteran Democrat fends off challenger in Colorado

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A moderate Democrat mounting his last campaign staved off a progressive challenger in Colorado, marking a small speed bump in the rapid far-left evolution of the Democratic Party.  Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., a longtime fixture in Colorado politics, overcame a challenge from state Sen. Julie Gonzales, his … Read more

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan’s primary challenger who has the same name is eligible for ballot, judge rules

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the … Read more

Maryland Senate president defeats Democratic primary challenger amid redistricting anger

Maryland state Senate President Bill Ferguson won his Democratic primary, The Associated Press projected, defeating his first primary challenger in 12 years despite some backlash over his position on redistricting. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Ferguson’s victory comes amid an anti-establishment wave in Democratic politics … Read more

Trump-backed challenger Constantino projected to beat establishment GOP candidate in primary to replace Rep. Stefanik

Anthony Constantino, a Trump-backed businessman and political newcomer, beat a more traditional Republican candidate in Tuesday’s GOP primary to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District, CBS News projects.  Constantino defeated Robert Smullen, a state assemblymember who had the support of the state Republican Party and other local GOP officials. Stefanik did … Read more