progressive challengers
Coverage of progressive challengers in the Nexus archive.
- Progressive victories potential bellwether for midterms
Progressive challengers achieved upsets against Democratic establishment figures in Colorado, reflecting a broader trend in U.S. races. Lisa Desjardins discussed the Democratic Party's position with Mo Elleithee, a former DNC communications director now leading the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service.
- Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district
Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District against three progressive challengers. The district is described as a new left-leaning area in Utah.
- Former Utah Rep. Ben McAdams is on track to return to Congress
Ben McAdams won his primary election in Utah’s 1st District, positioning him to return to Congress. He defeated progressive challengers and is favored in the November election following Kamala Harris's strong performance in the district.
- 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.
- Mamdani looks to flex political muscle in key New York House primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is endorsing progressive challengers in House primaries against two sitting Democratic congressmen. He aims to reshape the congressional delegation using his political influence.