5th Congressional District

Ilhan Omar successfully fended off four challengers in her Democratic primary to head to the general election for a fifth term representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She has solidified her spot by appealing to the increasingly progressive voter bloc in the district, which hosts the largest concentration of Somali Americans.

Ilhan Omar secured her nomination for a fifth term representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District after defeating four challengers in the Democratic primary. Having become a prominent progressive voice, she will advance to the general election in November to face the Republican nominee. The race was analyzed by the Cook Political Report and is considered solid Democrat.

John Nagel won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. The report detailing this win was issued by AP.

Ilhan Omar won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. The announcement regarding this victory was made from Washington.

Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Andy Ogles by roughly six percentage points. The victory was credited to his focus on rural counties added to the newly drawn district and holding competitive margins in Nashville suburbs. Next, Hatcher will face Democrat candidate Chaz Molder in November.

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee’s new 5th Congressional District seat. This district spans 17 counties, including Memphis, and he will face Republican candidate Charlie Hatcher in November’s general election.

Chaz Molder won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.

Five candidates, consisting of four Republicans and one Democrat, qualified to run for Louisiana's redrawn 5th Congressional District. Their qualification comes after the cancellation of previous U.S. House elections due to redistricting changes.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorses Charlie Hatcher, former agriculture commissioner, over incumbent Republican Andy Ogles in the GOP primary for the 5th Congressional District. The race is close with Hatcher out-fundraising Ogles, who received an early endorsement from President Donald Trump. The primary election is scheduled for Thursday.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed Charlie Hatcher in the GOP primary against Rep. Andy Ogles in the 5th Congressional District. Lee cited their 25-year friendship in the endorsement video.

Missouri's Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected a petition seeking a referendum on new congressional districts, citing constitutional grounds. The petition, supported by People Not Politicians and backed by over 300,000 signatures, aims to challenge the Republican-led redistricting plan in court. The decision allows the new districts to be used in upcoming elections despite ongoing legal disputes.

Virginia voters participated in primary elections on August 4, 2026, focusing on races including a GOP challenge to U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and key congressional districts. Polls operated from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with resources available through the Virginia Department of Elections for voter registration and polling place checks.

Missouri expects up to 1.4 million voters in its primary election, driven by two major ballot measures (Amendments 4 and 5) and congressional primaries in three districts. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins predicts 32% voter turnout, the highest since 2004, with significant variation across counties ranging from 20% to 70%.

Tennessee congressional and gubernatorial candidates are receiving high-profile endorsements as the Aug. 6 primary nears. U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles relies on support from President Donald Trump and other figures, while former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher gains backing from former governors and a PAC planning heavy ad spending. Candidates like Justin Pearson and Chaz Molder also secure union and political endorsements.

Missouri congressional incumbents hold a significant cash advantage over challengers ahead of the August 4 primary, with $13.6 million in campaign funds compared to $1.9 million for opponents. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces multiple Republican challengers in the 5th District, while U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell faces Cori Bush in the 1st District. Outside groups have spent over $3.5 million in primary races, exceeding candidate spending in some cases.

Trump-endorsed candidates dominated key Republican contests in Arizona primaries, including Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in the 1st Congressional District. Democrats avoided a potential left-wing upset in the 4th District as Rep. Greg Stanton held his lead.

Former sheriff Mark Lamb won the Arizona House GOP primary despite misconduct allegations. He was running against construction business owner Daniel Keenan in the 5th Congressional District Republican primary.

Early voting in Tennessee opens ahead of the August 6 gubernatorial primary, with Davidson County voters facing new polling locations and redrawn congressional districts. Over 470,000 voters in Davidson County received updated registration cards, and Nashville is now split across the 4th, 6th, and 7th districts following redistricting.

Maryland voters selected Adrian Boafo as the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District, defeating Chris Chaffee. Boafo, endorsed by Steny Hoyer and others, received 32% of the vote in a crowded primary.

U.S. Rep. John McGuire faces a Republican primary challenge from Melanie Lucero as Democrats aim to contest the 5th Congressional District race, which may become more competitive due to invalidated redistricting changes and shifting voter patterns. The race will proceed under the 2021 congressional map after courts struck down a voter-approved redistricting amendment.

Voters in South Carolina are casting ballots in House primary elections with two open seats. Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph Norman of the 5th Congressional District are running for governor, leaving their seats vacant. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT, with Decision Desk HQ providing live updates.