Francesca Hong’s defeat in the Democratic primary for governor defied expectations and may have shown the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries
The New York Times – On the Runway:A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
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With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
The New York Times – On the Runway:As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
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Can Nebraska’s Definitely-Not-a-Democrat Candidate Crack the G.O.P. Hold on Red America?
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Democratic brand is just too toxic in large swaths of the country.
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Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The New York Times – On the Runway:The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
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Three Political Tests
The New York Times – On the Runway:We look at three crucial primary elections.
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Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary Pits Angie Craig Against Peggy Flanagan
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Senate primary race in Minnesota will be the latest test of left-wing energy in the party, in a state that was convulsed by the Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown this winter.
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This Is the Winning Formula for Democrats in Red States
The New York Times – On the Runway:Just shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.