Democratic Primaries
Coverage of Democratic Primaries in the Nexus archive.
- Daily Briefing July 2: When Israel becomes a US campaign issue
The article discusses the emergence of Israel as a campaign issue in the US, highlighting far-left candidates winning Democratic primaries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's AIPAC comment along with reactions from New York rabbis.
- What to watch for in Colorado tonight: From the Politics Desk
Danielle Grisolano brings her dogs Lincoln and Pepper to vote in the Democratic primaries at Denver Public Library on June 30, 2026.
- Democratic primaries in Colorado mark latest fight over party's direction
Democratic primaries in Colorado are drawing attention following insurgent victories in New York. Challenges in Colorado races are targeting candidates supported by the party establishment.
- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's focus on the SAVE Act
The Supreme Court expanded presidential authority while rejecting President Trump's effort to restrict mail-in voting. Trump is focusing on the SAVE Act, and progressive candidates are winning Democratic primaries.
- NYC’s low primary turnout: Letters to the Editor — June 29, 2026
The article discusses the impact of low voter turnout in New York City's Democratic primaries, noting that only 17% of Democratic voters participated, with the majority being white, under 30, and college-educated but poorly informed about history. It highlights that New York is not alone in experiencing low primary election participation.
- The far-left’s primary wins: Letters to the Editor — June 27, 2026
Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Brad Lander won primary elections. NY Post readers discussed their victories in a June 2026 edition.
- Trump: ‘Communists are finally making their move’
President Trump claimed 'communists' are 'making their move' after progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, won primary races. Trump cited the loss of two incumbent lawmakers in Democratic primaries as evidence of this shift.
- Op-Ed | The unsung winner of the Democratic Primaries? Governor Kathy Hochul.
Governor Kathy Hochul won the June 2026 New York Democratic Primaries without a primary challenge, defeating earlier challengers like Antonio Delgado and passing policies on school meals and car insurance costs. She unified moderate and progressive factions to address affordability and partnered with the mayor to close New York City's budget gap.
- Maryland voters tap Hoyer’s hand-picked successor, incumbents in Democratic primaries
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.
- Mamdani-backed candidates win New York House primaries, oust 2 incumbents
Zohran Mamdani's endorsed progressive House candidates won Democratic primaries in New York, resulting in the defeat of two sitting members of Congress.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Retiring U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The endorsed candidates are likely to win in November, continuing a practice where lawmakers influence successor choices, which can be controversial but often effective.
- Live Updates: All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates win NY primaries
Three candidates supported by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their Democratic primaries in New York. They were projected to win Tuesday night.
- AIPAC, Crypto Cash and Rich Candidates Dominate Maryland House Races
Adrian Boafo and David Trone are competing in high-cost Democratic primaries for the House in Maryland, with AIPAC, crypto cash, and wealthy candidates influencing the race.
- Mamdani endorses progressive, socialist challengers in key congressional primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting progressive and democratic socialist challengers in Tuesday's Democratic primaries. He is using his political influence to back these candidates in key congressional races.
- NY-7 congressional race: Meet the candidates running to replace Nydia Velázquez
The NY-7 congressional race has attracted progressive candidates from Brooklyn and Queens and is considered one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in NYC.
- The super PAC complicating the narrative for NYC progressives in Democratic primaries
A super PAC is providing multimillion-dollar campaign support to progressive Democrats, including Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier. This financial backing is complicating the narrative for NYC progressives in Democratic primaries.
- The super PAC complicating the narrative for NYC progressives in Democratic primaries
A super PAC is supporting progressive Congressional candidates like Darializa Avila Chevalier, raising questions about the impact of multimillion-dollar funding on Democratic primary narratives.
- Anti-Trump ex-Republicans are running in Democratic primaries. They’re off to a rocky start.
Anti-Trump ex-Republicans are running in Democratic primaries but are facing challenges. George Conway is one such candidate in Milwaukee in 2024.
- What you can and can't do while you vote in NYC
New Yorkers will vote in Democratic primaries for the 7th, 10th, and 12th Congressional Districts starting with early voting on June 13 and a primary election on June 23. The article highlights rules to follow while voting but does not specify them.