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Wesley Bell won the Democratic primary in the St Louis area on Tuesday, ending Cori Bush’s comeback bid. Bell got support from pro-Israel groups, helping him beat the progressive incumbent. “Tonight’s result is another clear victory for Democrats who are focused on delivering results,” said the New Democrat Majority group.
Kansas voters rejected a Republican-backed measure on Tuesday to directly elect state Supreme Court justices. The proposal aimed to change how judges are chosen, but citizens chose to keep the current appointment system. Opponents argued, “‘No’ stops judges from becoming politicians. ‘No’ prevents billionaires from buying seats on the court.”
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plans to pick John Giles, the former mayor of Mesa, as her Republican running mate. This move aims to attract moderate voters in her re-election campaign. Arizonans will elect a lieutenant governor on the same ticket this November for the first time after a 2022 ballot measure.
Missouri’s secretary of state, Denny Hoskins, rejected a citizens’ petition seeking a statewide referendum on a Trump-backed redistricting plan on Tuesday. Hoskins said challenging a congressional map is unconstitutional under Missouri law. Supporters of the referendum plan to contest this decision in court to protect the people’s voice in Missouri.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured a spot in Washington’s crowded primary election. She overcame criticism from both sides to advance in this closely watched race. She will face Republican John Braun in November. Supporters said, “Marie is focused on the issues that matter most to her community,” as she defends her seat.
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, faces first-degree arson charges after the Old Trails fire destroyed hundreds of Spokane homes Saturday. Court documents show police contacted him about two fires last summer but made no arrests. Prosecutor Preston McCollam said Farinacci “poses a danger to the community,” and he remains in jail.
Amanda McKinney and John Duresky will battle for Washington's 4th Congressional District seat in the November general election. They beat 11 other candidates to replace retiring Representative Dan Newhouse. McKinney got key endorsements from Donald Trump, while Duresky, a retired Air Force major, secured support from several major labor groups.
William Lawrence defeated former U.S. ambassador Bridget Brink and former Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam on Tuesday night to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Lawrence, a Sunrise Movement co-founder, now faces Republican Rep. Tom Barrett this November. His victory marks a major win for the party's progressive wing.
Thomas Smith defeated Amir Hassan in the Michigan 8th Congressional District GOP primary. Hassan, who got an endorsement from President Trump in June, fell short in his bid to challenge Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet. McDonald Rivet now prepares for the November election with a large fundraising lead over her opponent.
Former prosecutor Christina Hines won the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. She now faces GOP nominee Mike Bouchard in a competitive November race. The seat opened after Rep. John James decided to run for governor. Both parties see this Macomb County district as a key battleground this year.
Christina Hines secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District on Tuesday evening. She hopes to flip the seat by focusing on affordability and her background as a prosecutor. "Congress has too many millionaires but not nearly enough moms who get things done," Hines said about her campaign goals.
Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed compete in a Michigan Democratic Senate primary that could help determine control of the chamber. Voters headed to the polls Tuesday across five states, including Kansas and Washington. These races show the party’s direction as candidates look toward the general election in November.