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2026 Midterms: Primaries, Key Races and Election Results

Read below for 2026 primary elections results, today's races, upcoming and recent primary races, 2026 primary news and the 2026 primary elections schedule. Stay up-to-date on all things 2026 primary elections related with Fox News.

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2026 Primary News

Sen. Jim Banks secures NDAA amendment to reverse Biden-era DEI policies at the Pentagon, backing Secretary Hegseth's push for merit-based promotions.

Politics31 minutes ago

Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies

Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, wins the D.C. Democrat mayoral primary, positioning her to become the next mayor of the nation's capital.

Politics57 minutes ago

Democratic socialist poised to lead DC after opponent concedes, setting stage for clashes with Trump

Lawmakers say FISA 702 renewal is back to square one after Trump's eleventh-hour decision blew up the Senate process days after a foiled terror plot.

Politics1 hours ago

Lawmakers scramble after Trump derails bid to revive key counterterrorism tool days after FBI thwarts UFC plot

VP JD Vance calls his 2021 "childless cat ladies" remark "dumb" phrasing, saying it offended people and distracted from his message about families.

Media2 hours ago

Vance admits infamous 'childless cat ladies' comment distracted from his message to Americans

Virginia Gov. Spanberger appoints LGBTQ activist Kellen MacBeth, who opposed barring biological males from girls' bathrooms, to state advisory board.

Politics3 hours ago

Spanberger taps LGBTQ activist who fought girls' bathroom protections for state board

Arizona Republicans advanced two constitutional amendments to the November ballot protecting school choice and limiting union access to taxpayer resources.

Opinion5 hours ago

Arizona Republicans give teachers union an education lesson they won’t forget

North Dakota uses billions in oil revenue to keep taxes low for residents while maintaining strong state finances, creating a competitive tax environment.

Politics5 hours ago

How North Dakota could overtake Texas and Florida as the most tax-friendly state

Graham Platner won Maine's Democratic Senate primary despite scandals, raising questions about voter willingness to overlook personal controversies.

Politics6 hours ago

From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug'

Graham Platner's Democratic Senate campaign against Susan Collins faces scrutiny over policies that mirror Augusta's progressive agenda.

Opinion7 hours ago

Democrats want us to focus on Graham Platner’s policies. He fails Maine there, too

The AI Overwatch Act and Match Act aim to block China from buying advanced U.S. chips or the tools to make them, protecting American dominance.

Opinion7 hours ago

America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream

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2026 Primary Schedule

The 2026 primary schedule is listed below with the date of each state's primary races.

Taking place today

June 2026

Tue, Jun 2

California

Tue, Jun 2

Iowa

Tue, Jun 2

Montana

Tue, Jun 2

New Mexico

Tue, Jun 2

South Dakota

Tue, Jun 9

Maine

Tue, Jun 9

North Dakota

Tue, Jun 9

Nevada

Tue, Jun 9

South Carolina

Tue, Jun 16

District Of Columbia

Tue, Jun 16

Oklahoma

Tue, Jun 23

Maryland

Tue, Jun 23

New York

Tue, Jun 23

Utah

Tue, Jun 30

Colorado

All dates are subject to change as some states have yet to officially decide on their primary or caucus voting day.

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2026 Midterms: Primaries, Key Races and Election Results

Read below for 2026 primary elections results, today's races, upcoming and recent primary races, 2026 primary news and the 2026 primary elections schedule. Stay up-to-date on all things 2026 primary elections related with Fox News.

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2026 Primary News

Senate Republican pushes merit-based military promotions, targets Biden-era DEI policies

Democratic socialist poised to lead DC after opponent concedes, setting stage for clashes with Trump

Lawmakers scramble after Trump derails bid to revive key counterterrorism tool days after FBI thwarts UFC plot

Vance admits infamous 'childless cat ladies' comment distracted from his message to Americans

Spanberger taps LGBTQ activist who fought girls' bathroom protections for state board

Arizona Republicans give teachers union an education lesson they won’t forget

How North Dakota could overtake Texas and Florida as the most tax-friendly state

From #MeToo to Maine? Dem experts weigh in on how Platner's rise tests party standards: 'Pulling the plug'

Democrats want us to focus on Graham Platner’s policies. He fails Maine there, too

America’s chip advantage is essential to protecting the American Dream

2026 Primary Schedule