Congress

Solis, Casas Advance to November General Election for Open California House Seat

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) earned 44.4 percent in the jungle primary while psychologist Pedro Casas (R) secured second place with 40.1 percent.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Democrats Pick Challenger for GOP Congressman Kean as Health Mystery Continues

Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., who has not appeared in public since early March.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Wins Iowa Senate Democratic Primary

Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in a race where outside groups spent more than $10 million on his behalf, setting up a general election clash with Rep. Ashley Hinson.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Pelosi-Backed House Candidate Says She's Ready to Be the 'next Phase for San Francisco's Future'

The candidate, backed by the former House speaker, seeks to represent San Francisco in Congress as the city faces ongoing debates about crime, homelessness, and progressive leadership.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Amid Controversial Senate Campaigns, Paxton and Platner Visit Washington to Shore Up Support

Both candidates face party concerns about their viability in November races critical to control of the Senate during Trump's final two years.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

LA Voters Split on Spencer Pratt Mayoral Bid as Homelessness Dominates Election Day

Reality TV star running against incumbent Karen Bass and socialist councilmember Nithya Raman in nonpartisan mayoral primary that will determine top two candidates for November.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Los Angeles Officials Warn Against Election Interference After Ballots Burned, Voter Center Vandalized

Election officials say the incidents appear isolated as California voters prepare to cast ballots in gubernatorial and mayoral races Tuesday.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Congress

Fetterman Compares Democrats' Defense of Graham Platner to Support for Disgraced Ex-Lawmaker Swalwell

The Pennsylvania senator said he would not 'carry water' for a candidate whose scandals include Nazi imagery, explicit texts while married, and mocking wounded soldiers.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Iowa Republicans Rebuke Trump Endorsement in Governor Primary; Democrats Settle Senate Contest

The Hawkeye State sets the field for competitive governor, Senate and House races that could determine control of Congress.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Congress

Justin Murphy Wins NJ Republican Senate Primary, Will Face Incumbent Cory Booker

The Navy veteran's general election bid comes as Republicans seek their first Senate victory in New Jersey since 1972.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read