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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

Republicans report a record $47.1 million first quarter haul, with the NRCC saying it outraised Democrats for five straight quarters before midterms.

Politics25 minutes ago

NRCC reporting record $47.1 million quarter, record $28.1 million raised in March

GOP Senate candidate Michele Tafoya targets Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison over an alleged $9 billion fraud scandal in her Minnesota Senate bid.

Politics57 minutes ago

GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme

The MAHA movement gives Republicans a chance to win suburban moms in 2026 midterms by focusing on food quality, screen time and health transparency.

Opinion1 hours ago

MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it

A new survey of Long Islanders finds nearly one-third of residents believe Holocaust education should not be mandatory and Jewish people should "move on."

U.S.13 hours ago

Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.

Politics22 hours ago

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Dana Perino bridges her mentoring book "Everything Will Be Okay" with her new novel "Purple State," following three women through quarter-life crises.

OpinionApril 19, 2026

DANA PERINO: 'Purple State' reveals life's biggest choices are personal, not political

Social media users criticized ABC News for presenting an ad by former President Barack Obama urging Virginians to vote yes on a redistricting measure as an "exclusive" network clip.

MediaApril 18, 2026

ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure

Barack Obama headlines Democratic push for Virginia redistricting as Republicans slam the proposed map as unfair, giving a lopsided 10-1 seat advantage.

OpinionApril 18, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies

Rep. Eric Swalwell's swift fall from leading California governor candidate to congressional resignation exposes massive media bias by omission.

OpinionApril 18, 2026

BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone

Joy Reid warned Democrats risk losing California to Republicans, blaming party leaders for failing to properly vet the gubernatorial candidate field.

MediaApril 17, 2026

Joy Reid blasts California Dems for letting GOP contenders take lead in governor’s race

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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

May 2026

Tue, May 5

Indiana

Tue, May 5

Ohio

Tue, May 12

Nebraska

Tue, May 12

West Virginia

Sat, May 16

Louisiana

Tue, May 19

Alabama

Tue, May 19

Georgia

Tue, May 19

Idaho

Tue, May 19

Kentucky

Tue, May 19

Oregon

Tue, May 19

Pennsylvania

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

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2026 Primary News

NRCC reporting record $47.1 million quarter, record $28.1 million raised in March

GOP Senate hopeful Michele Tafoya accuses Walz, Ellison of ignoring Minnesota fraud scheme

MARY KATHARINE HAM: Republicans have a huge MAHA opportunity in 2026 — if they don’t blow it

Survey finds nearly one-third of Long Island residents say Jews should 'move on' from the Holocaust

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

DANA PERINO: 'Purple State' reveals life's biggest choices are personal, not political

ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure

DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies

BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone

Joy Reid blasts California Dems for letting GOP contenders take lead in governor’s race

2026 Primary Schedule