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Melat Kiros’ upset in Colorado primary: how an insurgent campaign shifted power

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent

Why it matters: Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent

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Phil Weiser wins Democratic nomination for Colorado governor — institutional leverage shifts from litigation to executive power

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the primary election held Tuesday in the state to determine the candidate who will seek to succeed Governor Jared Polis, who is ineligible for re-election due...

Why it matters: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the primary election held Tuesday in the state to determine the candidate who will seek to succeed Governor Jared Polis, who is ineligible for re-election due...

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How Amanda Gonzalez’s primary win shifts leverage over Colorado’s election machinery

Amanda Gonzalez defeated state Sen. Jessie Danielson on Tuesday, winning the Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state, according to the AP. Why it matters: Her victory marks a...

Why it matters: Amanda Gonzalez defeated state Sen. Jessie Danielson on Tuesday, winning the Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state, according to the AP. Why it matters: Her victory marks a...

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Colorado primary results: who holds the levers after the 2026 vote

See also County Results She fought in a Denver court to save her dog’s life. She ended up sentenced to 90 days in jail. Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. The use of any content on...

Why it matters: See also County Results She fought in a Denver court to save her dog’s life. She ended up sentenced to 90 days in jail. Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. The use of any content on...

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Arapahoe County’s primary shows intra-party power being fought with money and reputation

A costly, scorched-earth Denver primary reflects the fight over the Democratic Party’s direction. But voters want it to stop. Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. The use of any...

Why it matters: A costly, scorched-earth Denver primary reflects the fight over the Democratic Party’s direction. But voters want it to stop. Copyright 2026 The Denver Post. All rights reserved. The use of any...

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Vance and Rubio diverge on Iran; intra-administration splits reshape 2028 leverage

White House denies rift but Trump officials say Rubio was so skeptical that acceptable deal with Iran was possible that he declined to head US delegation, leading Vance to seize opportunity The post Vance and Rubio take...

Why it matters: White House denies rift but Trump officials say Rubio was so skeptical that acceptable deal with Iran was possible that he declined to head US delegation, leading Vance to seize opportunity The post Vance and Rubio take...

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Colorado primary election results show live vote count for key 2026 races

The polls have closed in the 2026 Colorado primary election. This year is a defining one for both major parties in the state, as anti-establishment candidates are challenging incu...

Why it matters: The polls have closed in the 2026 Colorado primary election. This year is a defining one for both major parties in the state, as anti-establishment candidates are challenging incu...

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Weiser opens lead over Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary’s first ballots

The question of Michael Bennet or Phil Weiser for governor will be decided by primary voters, settling a yearlong campaign between the Democratic heavyweights to be the party’s nominee.

Why it matters: The question of Michael Bennet or Phil Weiser for governor will be decided by primary voters, settling a yearlong campaign between the Democratic heavyweights to be the party’s nominee.

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Phil Weiser upsets Michael Bennet to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.

Why it matters: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.

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State attorneys general convene in Greenwich — coordination, leverage, and the logic of extra-judicial power

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...

Why it matters: NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — State attorneys general from across the country are gathering in Greenwich this week for a national conference convened by Attorney General William Tong. Tong is currently...

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State Department clears potential Hellfire missile sale to Singapore — a small deal with larger leverage

The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia.

Why it matters: The US State Department has backed a potential sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore, valued at US$22.3 million, in a deal it said would strengthen the city state’s defences, a key US strategic partner in Asia.

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Democratic states sue over Medicaid work rules

Half of the states are suing the Trump administration over its directives for implementing Medicaid work requirements, arguing that exemptions for sick people are too narrow and violate administrative law.

Why it matters: Half of the states are suing the Trump administration over its directives for implementing Medicaid work requirements, arguing that exemptions for sick people are too narrow and violate administrative law.

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Primary in West Michigan puts local power levers on display — incumbent-style advantage vs. advocacy base

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Two Democrats are competing n the Aug. 4 primary election for Michigan’s 30th District state Senate seat, which spans part of Kent and Ottawa counties. Voters will choose between...

Why it matters: GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Two Democrats are competing n the Aug. 4 primary election for Michigan’s 30th District state Senate seat, which spans part of Kent and Ottawa counties. Voters will choose between...

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Ramaswamy pours $25 million of his own cash into Ohio governor race

Vivek Ramaswamy has put $25 million of his own money into his Ohio governor campaign. That kind of self-funding can tilt a race before most voters are even paying attention. The...

Why it matters: Vivek Ramaswamy has put $25 million of his own money into his Ohio governor campaign. That kind of self-funding can tilt a race before most voters are even paying attention. The...

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Betty Yee exits California governor race after donor money stalls

Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...

Why it matters: Former California Controller Betty Yee has dropped out of the governor’s race weeks before the June 2 primary. Her exit matters because it shows how money can decide who stays i...

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Conventional wisdom bucked as Trump-backed candidate trails badly in Alabama GOP primary

President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Alabama is bucking "conventional wisdom" by trailing badly in the Republican primary. The president endorsed former state GOP cha...

Why it matters: President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Alabama is bucking "conventional wisdom" by trailing badly in the Republican primary. The president endorsed former state GOP cha...

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This massive error handed MAGA a blue state — and California is set to do the same

California’s governor’s race could be warped by vote splitting before most voters even get to November. That matters because a crowded primary can hand the final ballot to the s...

Why it matters: California’s governor’s race could be warped by vote splitting before most voters even get to November. That matters because a crowded primary can hand the final ballot to the s...

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California 'jungle' primary could hand governor's race to Republicans

California’s top-two primary could split the Democratic vote and open a path for Republicans in the governor’s race. That matters because the state’s election rules can shape th...

Why it matters: California’s top-two primary could split the Democratic vote and open a path for Republicans in the governor’s race. That matters because the state’s election rules can shape th...

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2028 So White: Why California’s Canceled Debate Shows Democrats’ Incoming Race Problem

USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...

Why it matters: USC canceled a planned California governor debate after its candidate-selection rules left several Democrats off the stage. The fight matters because debate access shapes who ge...

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