Democratic gubernatorial primary

Jocelyn Benson won Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial primary, securing a spot in the November general election. She will face the Republican primary winner, either John James or Perry Johnson, and has focused on issues like costs, wages, and efficiency reforms.

Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Chris Swanson with an 85% to 15% lead, securing the nomination for governor. Benson outperformed Swanson in fundraising, raising $4.9 million compared to Swanson's $722,000, and received support from national and state Democratic organizations.

Michigan's 2026 August Primary features three key races: the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries, and the Democratic U.S. Senate Primary for Senator Gary Peters' open seat. Candidates include Congressman John James, Perry Johnson, Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Haley Stevens, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, with primary winners advancing to the November general election.

Phil Weiser's decisive win in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary has created a difficult situation for elected Democrats who previously endorsed Michael Bennet. The article highlights the tension arising from the primary outcome and its impact on those who supported Bennet.

Tony Evers is endorsing David Crowley in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary following the exit of another candidate. Crowley, who previously withdrew his bid to support the departing candidate, now faces multiple opponents including Mandela Barnes and Francesca Hong ahead of the August 11 primary.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is endorsing David Crowley in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. The race includes candidates like Francesca Hong, Mandela Barnes, and Kelda Roys, following the exit of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez due to a campaign finance issue.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers endorses Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) criticized Melat Kiros (D), a democratic socialist and congressional candidate, for refusing to condemn the 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder as antisemitic. Weiser, who defeated Sen. Michael Bennett (D) in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, said he would confront Kiros over her stance. Kiros unexpectedly scored an upset victory against incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.

Columnist Mike Littwin discusses how the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Colorado could influence the future of the state's U.S. Senate seat, potentially marking a historic shift.

Michael Bennet loans his campaign for governor $1M as support from Michael Bloomberg exceeds $4.6M. The increased spending highlights a tightening race between Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary.

Maine’s gubernatorial race will use ranked choice voting in both primaries. Physician Nirav Shah is a leading candidate in the Democratic primary.