Category: Primaries and Caucuses

Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement

The New York Times – On the Runway:
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.
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.
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.
Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He’s Right.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.
Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.
Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.
William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District

The New York Times – On the Runway:
William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.
Mamdani Says He Will ‘Discourage’ the Term ‘Globalize the Intifada’

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the race for mayor of New York City, moved to distance himself from comments that sparked outrage during the primary.
Why N.Y.C. Business Leaders Fear Mamdani

As voters head to the polls, the democratic socialist candidate appears to be neck-and-neck with Andrew Cuomo. That has many executives worried.