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Received yesterday — 31 August 2026 ⏭

Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist

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By: Tim Balk
31 August 2026 at 18:59
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.

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Senator Ed Markey is running as a progressive in one of the country’s most liberal states.
Received — 29 August 2026 ⏭

El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack

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By: Steve Friess and Tim Balk
29 August 2026 at 20:53
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate, speaking to the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus on Saturday.
Received — 28 August 2026 ⏭

Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring

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By: Tim Balk
28 August 2026 at 12:04
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.

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Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming leads one of the most conservative states.
Received — 27 August 2026 ⏭

Trump’s Strength in Primaries is Clear. The Midterms Pose a Different Test.

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By: Tim Balk · Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman
27 August 2026 at 12:03
The president’s pull with the party base has been clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.

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President Trump campaigning with Representative Mike Lawler of New York in May. Republicans have to weigh Mr. Trump’s approval ratings against his popularity among his base.
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