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March 18

Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary race but vows not to support Chuck Schumer as majority leader in Washington.

March 18

Talarico confronted on past tweets accusing White people of spreading 'virus' of racism

James Talarico defended his controversial 2020 tweets about racism at a SXSW panel in Austin, saying his comments were taken out of context by MAGA critics.

March 17

Dem congressional candidate Bobby Pulido depicts lewd behavior in controversial music video for his song

Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over controversial 2010 music video and social media posts as he campaigns to represent Texas' 15th District.

March 17

Pritzker scores big: Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary in test of governor’s clout

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, wins Democratic Senate primary, moving closer to becoming the fifth Black woman elected to U.S. Senate in history.

March 17

Democrat Patty García gains party’s nomination after controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent

Democrat Patty García glided to her party’s nomination for Illinois Congressional District 4 after a controversial last-minute dropout by incumbent Rep. Jesús “Chuy" García.

March 17

Ex-Planned Parenthood board member beats out former congressman, state senator for Dem House bid

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller won the Democratic primary for an Illinois congressional seat, defeating Jesse Jackson Jr. and Robert Peters in a competitive race.

March 17

Fetterman condemned by Carville for supporting Iran war, says he's always on wrong side of issues

James Carville blasted Sen. John Fetterman for supporting Iran war, calling the Pennsylvania Democrat wrong about every issue in heated "Politics War Room" podcast criticism.

March 17

Dem primary turns ugly: Mills unleashes brutal attack on Sanders-backed Platner in crucial Senate showdown

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has launched an attack ad targeting her rival in the Democratic primary, Graham Platner, for his controversial Reddit posts and tattoo.

March 17

Trump warns he won’t endorse lawmakers who oppose Save America Act

Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from Republican lawmakers opposing the SAVE Act as the controversial election bill heads to Senate vote.

March 16

Reporter's Notebook: GOP weighs 'nuking' filibuster to pass Trump's SAVE Act

Senate Republicans face an uphill battle in passing Trump's SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof for voting as Democrats threaten to use filibuster.