Primary Election

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Coverage involving Primary Election most often turns on voter eligibility, election administration, absentee primary voting, and early primary voting. Primary Election is an election, voting, ballot, participation, campaign-finance, hearing, or civic-process concept used to describe a specific part of democratic decision-making. It matters when the procedure itself affects how residents qualify, participate, vote, receive information, comment, finance campaigns, consider ballot questions, or interpret an election outcome.

Other durable subjects include precinct voting, party nomination contests, and primary ballots.

El-Sayed Issues Apology to Michigan Jewish Democrats After Synagogue Attack

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus for remarks made after a March synagogue attack, aiming to address concerns and move past recent controversies ahead of the general election

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Michigan Primary Election Process Earns Praise for Accuracy

Michigan's recent primary election saw all 83 counties complete ballot counting and certification without incident, reinforcing public trust in the state's election system ahead of a closely watched November vote

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Michigan Democrats Face Internal Divisions Ahead of November Election

As Michigan Democrats prepare for the November election, lingering disputes from a contentious Senate primary are complicating efforts to focus on economic issues and challenge Republican candidates statewide.

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Residency Questions Follow Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

As Mike Rogers campaigns for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Democrats are raising concerns about his recent years spent in Florida and his current residency status. Rogers maintains a home in Michigan and is listed as a registered voter there.

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Two Dan Sullivans Advance in Alaska Senate Race After Ballot Dispute

Alaska's U.S. Senate race will feature both incumbent Dan Sullivan and challenger Dan J. Sullivan on the November ranked choice ballot, following a court battle over ballot access and allegations of voter confusion.

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Cities and Counties Sue DHS Over New Election Grant Conditions

Four local governments are challenging new Department of Homeland Security rules that tie counterterrorism grants to state election security measures, arguing the requirements overstep federal authority and could disrupt upcoming elections.

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Luke Bronin Unseats John Larson in Connecticut Congressional Primary

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has defeated 14-term incumbent John Larson in the Democratic primary for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District, ending Larson's 25-year tenure in the U.S. House and signaling a generational shift.

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Jack Fazzino, Chris Shea Win Key Connecticut Primary Races

Jack Fazzino secured the Democratic nomination for State Senate in Connecticut's 13th District, while Chris Shea won the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District. Both will appear on the November general election ballot.

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Minnesota Sets November Ballot for Governor and U.S. Senate Races

Minnesota voters have chosen their party nominees for governor and U.S. Senate, finalizing the candidates who will compete in two of the state's most closely watched races this November.

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Hamden State Rep. Elliott Concedes Democratic Primary to Lamont

Hamden State Rep. Josh Elliott was defeated by Gov. Ned Lamont in Connecticut's Democratic primary, with Lamont securing nearly 68% of the vote. Lamont will now face Republican Ryan Fazio in the November general election.

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Trump Administration Targets Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

The White House and national Republicans have launched direct attacks on Abdul El-Sayed after his Democratic primary win in Michigan, signaling the high stakes of the upcoming Senate race against GOP candidate Mike Rogers.

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El-Sayed Faces Challenge Uniting Michigan Democrats for Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed is working to bring together Michigan Democrats after a divisive primary, but skepticism among Black and Jewish voters could affect his campaign as he prepares to face Republican Mike Rogers in November

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