Progressive

Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week. This process sets the stage for a wide open contest intended to succeed President Donald Trump. The party’s voters are currently oscillating between progressive and more moderate candidates.

Matt Little won a Democratic House primary election in Minnesota. His progressive pitch earned the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, which serves as Minnesota’s version of the Democratic Party.

A progressive candidate named Abdul El-Sayed, based in San Francisco, ran on a pro-Palestine platform. This effort occurred amid an upswing for left-wing candidates nationally.

The WA Congressional 3rd District primary exposed tensions within the Democratic party. During this time, a progressive primary challenge tested Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s coalition, allowing her to advance to face John Braun in November.

Vermont’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for Aug. 11. Voters can cast ballots via early voting (June 29–Aug. 10) or in person on Election Day. Eligibility requires being a U.S. citizen, Vermont resident, and at least 18 by Nov. 3, 2026. Voters must register by Aug. 11 through in-person, online, or mail methods, with first-time registrants needing a valid ID and oath. Early ballots must be returned by Aug. 10.

Abdul El-Sayed is a Michigan Senate candidate exploring the possibility of a progressive victory in a purple state. He recently appeared at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor.

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is running in a key US Senate race in Michigan against an establishment candidate. He is supported by a younger, anti-establishment coalition and uses humor and engagement tactics in his campaign.

Troy Jackson, a workers’ rights advocate and progressive voice, is set to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate challenging Susan Collins, a Republican US Senator, in Maine’s midterm elections. Democrats shifted their focus to Jackson after their original candidate’s campaign collapsed, aiming to use his prominence as a lumberjack to rally support.

Van Jones of CNN warns the far left against contaminating progressive values with harmful actions, using a metaphor about not poisoning shared spaces and misrepresenting the results. He explicitly states that supporting Hamas is not aligned with progressive principles.

Colorado's primary elections feature intense competition between the Democratic Party's progressive and centrist factions. The western state is experiencing fierce contests as part of these elections.

Colombians are voting in a consequential presidential runoff election. The race features a close contest between a progressive candidate and a conservative outsider.

Colombians are voting in a consequential presidential runoff election. The race is a tight contest between a progressive candidate and a conservative outsider.

Colombia faces a tight presidential runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider. The election pits an outsider against a progressive candidate.

Arizona cities including Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe oppose a Republican-backed bill to reduce photo radar ticket fines from $250 to $75, arguing it removes a key incentive for drivers to follow traffic laws. The proposal, Senate Bill 1624, also seeks voter approval to maintain traffic cameras and prohibits using photo radar tickets for license suspensions or insurance rate adjustments.

State Sen. Scott Wiener leads in polls for the progressive leadership race, with Chan and Chakrabarti trailing behind. The article highlights the competition between the candidates for the second position.

The Democratic Party's future is being tested in multiple primaries across the U.S., with key races in Iowa, California, and New Jersey highlighting a conflict between progressive and moderate candidates. These contests aim to determine the party's direction ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.