David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon, will face Democratic incumbent Merkley

PORTLAND, Ore. — David Brock Smith won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon on Friday, in the last significant race to be called following the state’s May 19 primary election. Brock Smith, a state senator, emerged from a field of seven candidates to challenge the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley, in November. “This … Read more

Primary fight in key California Latino district highlights questions over Democratic Party’s future

Washington — The latest fight over the direction of the Democratic Party is playing out in a competitive California congressional primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in one of the state’s most heavily Hispanic districts. The late intervention by the House Democrats’ campaign arm has … Read more

Takeaways from the Democratic National Committee’s long-awaited autopsy report on 2024 election

NEW YORK — It’s never a good sign when a report comes with a big red disclaimer at the top of each page, but that’s what happened on Thursday when the Democratic National Committee belatedly released its controversial autopsy report on the 2024 election. “This document reflects the views of the author, not the DNC,” … Read more

Democratic group launches ICE attack against Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary

A Democratic outside group is unleashing an early attack on one of the contenders in the hotly contested Minnesota Senate primary, underscoring how the fight for the future of the party is reaching new heights. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association … Read more

Colorado Democratic Party censures Gov. Jared Polis after he commutes Tina Peters’ sentence

The central committee of the Colorado Democratic Party on Wednesday voted 89.8% in favor of a measure to censure Gov. Jared Polis. A censure temporarily bars him from speaking or participating in party-sponsored events. Polis said earlier that the petition by hundreds of Democrats that called for the action is politically motivated. The petition is … Read more

Christine Drazan wins Oregon GOP primary for governor, setting up rematch with Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek

State Sen. Christine Drazan has won the Republican nomination for governor of Oregon, NBC News projects, setting up a rematch this fall against Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Drazan emerged from a 14-candidate GOP primary field to advance to the general … Read more

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic nomination in Georgia governor’s race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has won the Democratic primary in Georgia’s race for governor, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Bottoms secured more than 50% of the vote, which was necessary to avoid a runoff and advance to the November general … Read more

Keisha Lance Bottoms avoids runoff to win Georgia Democratic governor primary, CBS News projects

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has avoided a runoff and will be the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, CBS News projects. Bottoms, who previously served as mayor of Atlanta and later as a senior adviser in the Biden administration, is projected to receive more than 50% of the vote, securing her the nomination. The … Read more

House Democratic leaders condemn Texas candidate for antisemitic comments

Top House Democrats are condemning a Texas Democratic candidate days after she took to social media to say she’d turn an immigration detention center into a “prison for American Zionists” if she won. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York … Read more