Primaries

Politics & Government

U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries

5:01am April 05, 2024

by Susan Davis

Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the House for their criticism of Israel in its handling of the ongoing war with Hamas.

Joe Biden answers questions while leaving the White House on January 30.

'Message has been received': Biden's campaign reacts to 'uncommitted' votes

5:00am February 29, 2024

In Michigan, a push to encourage voters to send President Biden a message about his refusal to call for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza may have worked. Here's how his campaign moves forward.

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks during the New York State Democratic Convention.

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

5:00am June 28, 2022

by Ximena Bustillo

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.

A roll of stickers reading "I voted today" sit on a table at a polling location in Summerville, S.C., during midterm primary elections on June 14, 2022.

In a time of national division, polarizing primaries are part of the problem

10:56am June 18, 2022

by Ron Elving

It is said the best medicine for what ails democracy is more democracy. But what does more democracy mean? If it just means more of the kind of politics we have now then it hardly offers a remedy.

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NC Voters Head To The Polls For Primary Elections

8:00am May 08, 2018

by Bethany Chafin

North Carolinians across the state will be voting in today's primary elections, narrowing the field for the general election in November.

A pedestrian walks past Austin City Hall, an early voting center, on Tuesday in Austin, Texas.

The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle

6:21pm March 07, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains.

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Colorado Democrats pack a gym at a Denver high school during caucuses on March 1, 2016. The crowds and long lines have led to calls for the state to move to an open primary system.

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Americans Don't Like Caucuses, But Replacing Them With Primaries Isn't Easy

5:00am June 15, 2016

by Megan Verlee

Americans strongly prefer primary elections open to all voters but it's tough to move away from caucuses and closed primaries even in states where there's lots of unhappiness with the current system.

Democrats Burned By Charges Of A Rigged Nomination, But Some In GOP Watch With Envy

3:09pm May 26, 2016

by Ron Elving

Even some of Hillary Clinton's foremost fans and staunchest party regulars — such as House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi — are ready to talk about a fresh infusion of populism for the next round.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, speaks during a campaign event in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 23.

Making Democrats' Primaries More Open Could Be Harder Than You Think

8:36am May 21, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Bernie Sanders has made it clear he doesn't like closed presidential primaries. Making big changes to the system may be tough to do, though.

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Will Paul Ryan Lose His GOP Primary? Probably Not

11:40am May 10, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Sarah Palin is backing the House speaker's GOP primary challenger after Ryan declined to endorse Donald Trump. But primary upsets remain rare and hard to orchestrate.