In a closely watched race in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, Democrat Don Davis is projected to defeat Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout. The district, known for its diverse population and shifting political landscape, saw a tight contest between the two candidates, highlighting the ongoing political trends in the state.
Former President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Rep. Michelle Steel, a Republican incumbent in California’s 45th Congressional District, calling her one of the nation’s ‘strongest Congresswomen.’ Trump’s endorsement comes amidst a heated race where Steel is facing off against Democrat Derek Tran. The former president has targeted Tran as a ‘Radical Left Puppet of Communist China,’ highlighting Steel’s stance against Chinese influence as a key factor in his support.
Republican Tony Wied, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the primary for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The seat was vacated by Rep. Mike Gallagher, who resigned in April. Wied will face Democratic candidate in the November general election.
May Lor Xiong, a refugee from Thailand and former teacher, secured the GOP nomination for Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District. She will face incumbent Democrat Rep. Betty McCollum in November’s general election. Xiong ran on a platform of tackling inflation and criticizing McCollum’s record, while McCollum has represented the district since 2001 and is considered a safe bet for re-election.
Brad Finstad, the incumbent Republican representative for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District, has secured his place in the general election after winning the Republican primary. He will now face Democrat Rachel Bohman, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The district, historically Republican, is considered a ‘solid’ Republican stronghold by the Cook Political Report.
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticizes the media’s portrayal of President Biden’s mental state, while Wayne Johnson secures victory in the Republican primary runoff for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. Johnson, who served in the Trump administration, will now face incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop in November.
Eugene Vindman, brother of former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman who testified against President Trump during his first impeachment, has won the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, raised over $5 million during the primary, far surpassing his competitors. He is now positioned to run against a Republican candidate in the general election.
The recount process in the District 16 congressional race in Silicon Valley is nearing its conclusion, with results expected Friday. Three candidates will advance to the general election unless the recount reveals otherwise. The initial primary results showed Sam Liccardo in first place, followed by Evan Low and Joe Simitian tied for second, leading to a recount request. The person requesting the recount, Jonathan Padilla, was a former policy and finance director for Liccardo’s previous mayoral campaign. However, both Liccardo’s and Low’s campaigns claim no connections to Padilla. Due to the unusual three-person race, the requestor will not receive a refund regardless of the outcome.
