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Progressive candidates are set to clash with the Democratic establishment in primaries for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota. These final pushes precede an election scheduled for Tuesday.

President Trump has resumed labeling Democrats as 'communists' following the victory of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.

Michigan’s primary results show three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders won their respective races Tuesday night.

Arellano expresses anger toward California's proposed billionaire tax, arguing that Prop. 40 supporters overlook how billionaires retaliate by funding political efforts against progressive candidates. The article suggests billionaires are increasingly using their wealth to counter progressive policies.

Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are serving as a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in competitive states and what electability means. The Midwest has become a high-stakes proving ground for such candidates.

Senator Bernie Sanders stated that the major obstacle for progressive candidates in the midterm elections is the massive spending by the 'billionaire class' in key races. Polls show voters want change in the midterm elections.

Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed the 2026 midterms and the potential performance of progressive candidates on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.' He also advocated for a negotiated end to the war in Iran.

New York has enacted a one-year moratorium on constructing large-scale data centers, marking the first US state action to address political pushback against unchecked AI growth. The move follows progressive candidates leveraging local opposition to data centers in elections, with critics comparing the AI industry to politically controversial groups. A Gallup poll also highlights declining public confidence in Big Tech.

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.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won their primaries in safe seats, likely securing their November elections. Three progressive candidates, including two challenging incumbents, secured victories.

A California congressional race pits progressive Randy Villegas against Republican Rep. David Valadao, testing whether populist candidates can win in traditionally Republican districts. Similar progressive vs. establishment contests are unfolding in Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota, with outcomes potentially shaping Democratic strategies in key races.