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This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer.
WASHINGTON — Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s legal team is urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that allows the former Navy captain to keep his retirement rank and pay while his First Amendment case against the Pentagon moves forward. Benjamin C. Mizer, partner at Arnold & Porter, wrote in a brief filed April […]
In the wide-open race for California governor, billionaire Tom Steyer is on a spending binge
Bulgaria will hold its eighth general election since 2021 on Sunday, with former President Rumen Radev aiming to finally end years of political gridlock.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Vice President JD Vance praised Pope Leo XIV’s recent statement downplaying the tensions between the Vatican and President Donald Trump after a week of back-and-forth sparring. Leo said on Saturday that it is “not my interest at all” to debate Trump over issues like the Iran war, where the two hold sharply differing views. He […]
A group of preschoolers in the Bronx received a visit from former President Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) on Saturday, the first meeting between the two men coming just over a week after Mamdani marked his 100th day in office. The pair read to children at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center...
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Police fired rubber bullets and pepper spray at activists raiding a Wisconsin beagle research facility, arresting their leader.
Incumbent: Deb Fischer
The 2026 United States Senate Class 3 primary election in Nebraska will be held on May 12, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Deb Fischer. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for a full six-year term in the Senate.
Incumbent: Mike Flood
The U.S. House District 1 Primary in Nebraska is a federal primary election to select party nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Nebraska's 1st congressional district, which includes Omaha and surrounding areas. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the November 2026 general election.
Incumbent: Don Bacon
The 2026 U.S. House District 2 Primary in Nebraska is a federal primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 2nd congressional district. The seat is currently held by Republican Don Bacon, who is running for re-election, and the primary will determine which candidates advance to the general election on November 3, 2026.
Incumbent: Adrian Smith
The U.S. House District 3 Primary in Nebraska is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd congressional district. This district covers the western and panhandle regions of Nebraska and is currently represented by Republican Adrian Smith.
Incumbent: Shelley Moore Capito
The West Virginia U.S. Senate Class I Primary is a federal primary election held on May 12, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Shelley Moore Capito. This seat is up for election as part of the Class I Senate rotation, with the winner advancing to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Carol Miller
The 2026 West Virginia U.S. House District 1 Primary is scheduled for May 12, 2026, to select each party's nominee for the United States House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st congressional district. The district covers the northern part of the state, including Wheeling, Morgantown, and Parkersburg, and is currently represented by Rep. Carol Miller (R) who is running for re-election.
Incumbent: Alex Mooney
The West Virginia U.S. House District 2 Primary election on May 12, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. The winner of each party primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the incumbent or compete for an open seat, depending on redistricting and incumbent status.
Incumbent: Alex Mooney
The West Virginia U.S. House District 3 Primary election on May 12, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 3rd congressional district. The winner of the primary will advance to the general election to represent the district in Congress, which includes much of southern and western West Virginia.
Incumbent: Raphael Warnock
The Georgia Democratic Primary on May 19, 2026, is a federal-level election where voters will select the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, who is running for re-election. The winner of this primary will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Incumbent: James Comer Jr.
The Georgia Republican Primary on May 19, 2026, is a federal-level primary election in which registered Republican voters will select their party's nominee for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Jon Ossoff. The winner will advance to the general election to face the Democratic nominee or other candidates.
Incumbent: Deb Fischer
The 2026 Kentucky federal primary election will be held on May 19, 2026, to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: John Fetterman
The Pennsylvania 2026 Senate Primary Election will be held on May 19, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for the United States Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator John Fetterman. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Mike Kelly
The Pennsylvania 2026 U.S. House Primary Elections will be held on May 19, 2026, as part of the statewide primary election. Voters will select nominees for Pennsylvania's 17 U.S. House congressional districts, with candidates competing to represent their party in the November general election.
The New Jersey U.S. Senate Primary Election on June 2, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's Class I U.S. Senate seat. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election to challenge the incumbent U.S. Senator or run for an open seat, depending on the incumbent's status.
Incumbent: Thomas H. Kean Jr.
The 2026 New Jersey U.S. House primary elections will be held on June 2, 2026, to select Democratic and Republican nominees for New Jersey's 12 congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to represent the state in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Gabe Amo
The Rhode Island Federal Primary Election on June 2, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the state's two U.S. House seats. Voters will select candidates to appear on the general election ballot for Rhode Island's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts.
Incumbent: Mike Rounds
The 2026 South Dakota U.S. Senate Primary is a federal election held on June 2, 2026, to select the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Mike Rounds. Voters will choose party candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Dustin 'Dusty' Johnson
The 2026 South Dakota U.S. House At-Large Primary is a statewide election held on June 2, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for South Dakota's single U.S. House seat. The winner of each primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the at-large congressional district representing the entire state.
Incumbent: Lindsey Graham
The 2026 U.S. Senate primary election in South Carolina will be held on June 9, 2026, to determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham. Voters will select nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Russell Fry
The 2026 U.S. House primary elections in South Carolina will be held on June 9, 2026, to select party nominees for the state's seven congressional districts. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Tim Kaine
The 2026 U.S. Senate Class 2 primary election in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to nominate Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Tim Kaine. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the full six-year Senate term.
Incumbent: Jennifer McClellan
The U.S. House District 4 Primary in Virginia will be held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Virginia's 4th congressional district. The district includes parts of Richmond, Petersburg, and surrounding suburban and rural areas in central and southern Virginia.
Incumbent: Abigail Spanberger
The U.S. House District 7 Primary in Virginia is a federal primary election held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Virginia's 7th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026, where they will compete for the right to serve in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Incumbent: Jennifer Wexton
The 2026 U.S. House District 10 Primary in Virginia is a federal primary election held on June 9, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the seat currently represented by incumbent Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA10).
Incumbent: Chris Murphy
The 2026 Illinois U.S. Senate primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Dick Durbin. This primary determines which candidates will advance to the November general election for one of Illinois' two U.S. Senate seats.
Incumbent: Jonathan Jackson
The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 1 Primary election is a federal primary contest to select the Democratic and Republican nominees who will appear on the November general election ballot for Illinois's 1st congressional district. The district includes parts of Chicago’s South Side and southern suburbs, and the seat is currently held by Jonathan Jackson, who is seeking re-election.
Incumbent: Robin Kelly
The U.S. House Illinois District 2 Primary is a federal primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd congressional district. The district includes parts of Chicago's south suburbs and portions of southern Cook County, and the winner of the general election will serve in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Incumbent: Delia Ramirez
The U.S. House Illinois District 3 Primary is a federal primary election held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 3rd congressional district. The district covers parts of Chicago and its southwest suburbs, including areas such as Bridgeport, Midway Airport, and portions of Cook County. Voters will choose candidates who will advance to the general election to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Jesús 'Chuy' García
The U.S. House Illinois District 4 Primary election on June 16, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers parts of Chicago and its western suburbs, including areas of Cook County, and is currently represented by Jesús 'Chuy' García.
Incumbent: Mike Quigley
The U.S. House Illinois District 5 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 5th congressional district. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a two-year term in Congress.
Incumbent: Sean Casten
The U.S. House Illinois District 6 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district, which includes parts of Chicago's western and northwestern suburbs.
Incumbent: Danny K. Davis
The U.S. House Illinois District 7 Primary election on June 16, 2026, determines the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers parts of Chicago and western suburbs, and the winner will face the general election in November 2026.
Incumbent: Raja Krishnamoorthi
The U.S. House Illinois District 8 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 8th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Jan Schakowsky
The U.S. House Illinois District 9 Primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 9th congressional district. The district, centered in Chicago's northwest suburbs, is currently represented by Democrat Jan Schakowsky, who is running for re-election.
Incumbent: Brad Schneider
The U.S. House Illinois District 10 Primary on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary election to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to compete for the seat currently held by incumbent Democrat Brad Schneider.
Incumbent: Bill Foster
The 2026 U.S. House Illinois District 11 Primary is a federal election held on June 16, 2026, to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th congressional district. The district includes parts of DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties, and the winner of the primary will face the opposing party's nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Incumbent: Mike Bost
The U.S. House Illinois District 12 Primary election will be held on June 16, 2026, to select the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 12th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.
Incumbent: Nikki Budzinski
The U.S. House Illinois District 13 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for Illinois's 13th congressional district. The district covers parts of Champaign, Vermilion, and surrounding counties in east-central Illinois, including the cities of Champaign, Urbana, and Danville. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Incumbent: Lauren Underwood
The U.S. House Illinois District 14 Primary election on June 16, 2026, is a federal primary to select each major party's nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 14th Congressional District. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to represent the district in Congress.
Incumbent: Mary Miller
The U.S. House Illinois District 15 Primary election on June 16, 2026, will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing Illinois's 15th congressional district. The winner of each party's primary will advance to the general election in November 2026 to serve a two-year term in Congress.
