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This year’s primary elections showcase some of the problems with US electoral system

The last 2026 primary elections were held on Sept. 15 in Delaware. Although totals are not yet available, there is evidence that turnout was higher than in most prior election years.

The Conversation · 10h ago

Nearly Half of Young Americans Would Replace Capitalism With Socialism as Left-Wing Candidates Gain Ground - NEW POLL

Nearly half of Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 would support replacing capitalism with socialism, according to preliminary polling that reveals a stark generational divide as democratic socialist candidates gain ground ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Latin Times · Sep 18

Nine House Incumbents Lose Primaries in 2026 as Trump and Progressives Reshape Congress

Nine sitting House members have lost primaries in 2026 — the most in a non-redistricting year since 1970 — as Trump loyalty tests and a leftward Democratic surge collide.

Latin Times · Aug 8

Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District

Melat Kiros defeated incumbent Diana DeGette and Wanda James in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District on June 30.

Ballotpedia · Jul 6

Tom Kean got months of paid sick leave – after voting against it for others

The congressman spent four months mysteriously away from work, but he doesn’t seem to think his constituents should get mandated sick days

The Guardian - US · Jul 4

U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Welcome to the Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 2

The ‘AOC effect’ is now officially sweeping the primaries — and Republicans are licking their chops

ANALYSIS: As more centrist Democrats fall to socialists and far-left progressives, Republicans smell an opportunity to retain Congress. But, Eric Garcia writes, it is not that clear cut

The Independent UK · Jul 1

The left strikes back: Progressives score major upsets in Colorado Democratic primaries

Progressive newcomers have secured significant wins in Colorado's Democratic primaries, unseating long-serving incumbents. Melat Kiros, a labor activist, notably defeated Diana DeGette in a surprise upset, highlighting the party's internal ideological debates. Manny Rutinel also emerged victorious in another key congressional race. These results signal a growing influence of the…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Progressive Upset in Colorado Fuels New Questions About Hakeem Jeffries' Grip on House Democrats

House Democrats are facing renewed questions about the future of their leadership after another veteran lawmaker was ousted by a progressive challenger, with the party's nominee in one of the country's safest Democratic districts signaling she will not support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to continue leading House Democrats.

Latin Times · Jul 1

Socialist sweep comes to Colorado

Left-wing Democrats may be creating a powerful position of leverage for themselves

Salon · Jul 1