Republican Robert Burke won the nomination for Massachusetts’ eighth congressional district, setting up a rematch against Democratic incumbent Stephen Lynch. Despite facing a well-funded opponent, Burke believes he can capitalize on voters’ concerns about the direction of the country. The race is expected to be closely watched, as Massachusetts has a strong Democratic presence.
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the ‘Squad’, successfully defended her seat in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating a primary challenge from Don Samuels. This victory comes as other ‘Squad’ members have faced primary defeats, highlighting the shifting political landscape within the Democratic party.
Democratic Rep. Gwen Moore secured her spot on the November ballot after defeating Republican challenger Purnima Nath in Wisconsin’s 4th district primary. Moore, a veteran politician with a long history of landslide victories, faces a rematch against Tim Rogers, who has unsuccessfully challenged her in four previous elections. The race is likely to be closely watched as Moore represents a key Democratic stronghold in Wisconsin.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has secured her fourth term in the U.S. Senate after winning the Democratic primary election. The veteran senator, who previously ran for president in 2020, faces a favorable general election environment in Minnesota, a state that has leaned Democratic in recent years.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the progressive “Squad,” faces her own primary election on Tuesday, a week after fellow Squad member Cori Bush lost her re-nomination bid in Missouri. Omar’s challenger, Don Samuels, claims to have seen a fundraising surge following Bush’s defeat, while Omar is considered the favorite in the race.
Kristen McDonald Privet, a state senator, has won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District, securing the nomination to replace Rep. Dan Kildee, who is not seeking re-election. Privet’s victory comes after a three-way race against former Flint mayor Matt Collier and Michigan State Board of Education President Pamela Pugh.
Republican Rep. David Schweikert has won the primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a potentially close race against a yet-to-be-determined Democratic challenger. Schweikert, who narrowly won re-election in 2022, faced several primary challengers but ultimately emerged victorious. The race is considered a toss-up by political analysts, with Democrats hoping to flip the seat in November. Arizona is a key battleground state in the upcoming midterm elections, with multiple races for the House, Senate, and the presidency all potentially being decided by thin margins.
Rep. Cori Bush, a member of the progressive ‘Squad’ facing a competitive primary election, has secured endorsements from House Democratic leadership. The endorsements come as Bush faces criticism for her stance on Israel and amid investigations into her campaign finances. This endorsement follows the recent defeat of fellow ‘Squad’ member Rep. Jamaal Bowman in his New York primary, a loss attributed to his anti-Israel positions.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, facing a tough primary challenge, drew criticism for his profanity-laced rant at a rally, where he accused AIPAC of using U.S. tax dollars to kill innocent people in Gaza. Fellow progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also drew attention for her enthusiastic support, including shouting over sexually explicit lyrics from Cardi B.
Virginia State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 10th congressional district, succeeding Rep. Jennifer Wexton, who is retiring due to a health diagnosis. The district, which has trended Democratic in recent elections, is considered a likely Democratic hold in November.
