2026 U.S. midterm primary races and results
Primary elections are underway across the United States ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with candidates from both parties securing nominations and advancing to general election races for U.S. House seats. Recent results include Democratic nominations in Michigan and Missouri, where candidates such as Callie Barr, Christina Hines, Sean McCann, Fred Wellman, and Jordan Herrera have won their respective primaries. In Washington state, Republicans Nirav Sheth, Mary Silva, and Doug Basler have advanced through that state's top-two primary system to the general election. Control of the U.S. House is among the key stakes as both parties work to field candidates in competitive and safe districts nationwide.
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Auto-synthesisedPrimary elections are underway across the United States ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with candidates from both parties securing nominations and advancing to general election races for U.S. House seats. Recent results include Democratic nominations in Michigan and Missouri, where candidates such as Callie Barr, Christina Hines, Sean McCann, Fred Wellman, and Jordan Herrera have won their respective primaries. In Washington state, Republicans Nirav Sheth, Mary Silva, and Doug Basler have advanced through that state's top-two primary system to the general election. Control of the U.S. House is among the key stakes as both parties work to field candidates in competitive and safe districts nationwide.
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