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Yesterday — 29 May 2026Main stream

A Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over Israel

29 May 2026 at 05:50
A key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.

© Danielle James/The Flint Journal, via Associated Press

Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed are locked in a tight Democratic primary race for Senate in Michigan.
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Democrats Refused to Primary Tom DiNapoli for Years. This Year Is Different.

27 May 2026 at 23:04
Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.

© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

The New York State comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, left, is facing his first primary challenge since taking office in 2007. His challengers are Drew Warshaw, center, and Raj Goyle, right.

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

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Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and a candidate for Senate, at his watch party in March in Dallas. Mr. Paxton went on to defeat Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff election.

Endorsed by Trump, Paxton Crushes Cornyn: Takeaways From the Texas Runoff Elections

27 May 2026 at 18:27
President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

Ken Paxton, the Republican attorney general of Texas, defeated Senator John Cornyn in a runoff Tuesday.

Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat

27 May 2026 at 11:08
Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.

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Colin Allred served three terms in the House of Representatives before giving up his seat to run unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2024.

5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas

By: Tim Balk
27 May 2026 at 09:37
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

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Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, received an endorsement last week from President Trump.

Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic House Runoff

27 May 2026 at 08:38
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.

© Annie Mulligan for The New York Times

Representative Christian Menefee became the first Democrat to defeat an incumbent this year, felling 11-term Representative Al Green.
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