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New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Why Polling Overestimated Abdul El-Sayed's Advantage in Michigan
Surveys greatly overestimated how Dr. Abdul El-Sayed would fare in the state's Democratic Senate primary, revealing some typical polling challenges.

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Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary (Politics - U.S. Senate)

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 05, 2026
Inside the Abdul El-Sayed Watch Party
Tim Balk joins Natalie Kitroeff on "The Call" from Michigan, where he attended the election night watch party of the Democratic Senate primary candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Mr. Balk spoke to supporters of the progressive Democrat as they waited for results in a closer-than-expected race.

Washington Post PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Michigan Senate primary shows Democratic establishment has lost its grip
The upset highlighted how out of touch the power brokers are with the party's surging left wing as they try to retake control of the Senate.

Drudge ReportAug 05, 2026
As clergy run as Democrats, Republicans question their faith...




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New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
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.

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Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate (BBC Politics)

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary


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Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan


New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
El-Sayed Got a Big Win for the Left. Can It Win Like This Nationally?
The new activist left is built on a coalition that may be too narrow to thrive in Democratic primaries in other areas, particularly the South.

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El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left's Biggest Test of the Fall (New York Times Politics)

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
North Carolina Republican Edwards drops reelection bid after sexual harassment allegations


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Rep. Edwards drops competitive reelection bid after House censure recommendation (Washington Post Politics)
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Politics - U.S. HouseAug 05, 2026
Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.

New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
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.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Reelection Bid Following Censure Recommendation


Washington Post PoliticsAug 05, 2026
El-Sayed gives progressives another victory and a new challenge
In Michigan's primaries, the most progressive candidates won out, extending their movement into the Rust Belt and setting up a major test in November.

Politics - U.S. HouseAug 05, 2026
Where El-Sayed Showed Strengths, and Weaknesses, in the Michigan Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.

New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
A Democratic Governor Is Set to Pick a Former Republican Running Mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor.

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 05, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Thinks Progressives Have a Way to Win. I Hope He's Right.
Abdul El-Sayed is quick, magnetic, overflowing with infectious confidence. But he also has a blind spot endemic to his movement.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Blanche confirmation for Trump attorney general a 'work in progress' after defection


Washington Post PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Trump-endorsed candidate loses to Michigan man who dropped out of race
Thomas J. Smith suspended his campaign for Michigan's 8th District. Yet he is projected to beat Amir Hassan, a rival backed by the president.

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Abdul El-Sayed Triumphs In Michigan In Major Victory For Progressives


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Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary


New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Francesca Hong Said Thanksgiving Should Be Canceled. Can Wisconsin Voters Forgive Her?
"Cancel Thanksgiving," she wrote. "VDay" brings out "the worst of humanity," she mused. Francesca Hong's old social media posts get a fresh look ahead of Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor.

New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.

New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.
Voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to start electing Supreme Court justices, while Missourians declined to make it harder to amend the State Constitution.

Politics - U.S. HouseAug 05, 2026
Who Is Ahead in Florida's 11th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Florida's 11th Congressional District.

Drudge ReportAug 05, 2026
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Washington Post PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Tennessee's Republican governor endorses challenge to sitting GOP congressman
Gov. Bill Lee just endorsed against Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles, a fellow Republican, ahead of the Thursday election.

New York Times PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke
Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two female staff members.

Washington Post PoliticsAug 05, 2026
El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, setting up crucial Senate race
In today's edition … the Senate has a long to-do list before leaving town ... a mysterious source of cheap gas … but first …

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Prominent Progressive Activist Wins Democratic Primary In Michigan House Race (Yahoo Politics)

Yahoo PoliticsAug 05, 2026
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP


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Trump-backed John James wins Michigan's GOP primary for governor (Yahoo Politics)

New York Times PoliticsAug 04, 2026
Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.

Politics - U.S. SenateAug 04, 2026
What Michigan Voters Are Seeking in Democratic Senate Primary
Voters outside Michigan polling stations shared their concerns about health care, employment and affordability in the Senate's Democratic primary.

Politics - U.S. HouseAug 04, 2026
Washington Ninth Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results
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