Category: Primaries and Caucuses

Takeaways From a Wild Primary Season

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.
Republican Senate Candidates Avoid Tariffs and Iran War at Trump’s Convention

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.
Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.
In the Midterms, Will the Nepo-Baby Attack Work?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A New Hampshire senator’s daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.
This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.
Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
Why The Florida Democrat Angie Nixon Chose Pink

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
What role did the color pink play in State Representative Angie Nixon’s surprising win in the Senate primary in Florida? Our chief fashion critic, Vanessa Friedman, examines the strategic choice.
Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.
Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.
The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.