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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

The Senate voted unanimously to extend FISA surveillance powers after the House failed to reauthorize the program in the dead of night before its fast-approaching deadline.

Politics16 minutes ago

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

GOP strategists say a Peggy Flanagan win in Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary would boost Republican chances to capture a Senate seat in the 2026 general election.

Politics3 hours ago

Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race

James Carville suggested Democrats should quietly plan a power grab by packing the Supreme Court and making D.C. and Puerto Rico states when they return to power.

Media5 hours ago

Carville tells Dems to quietly prepare power grab with DC, Puerto Rico statehood and Supreme Court packing

The Columbia University Gaza solidarity encampment arrests sparked a campus crisis, and FIRE data shows self-censorship among students keeps growing.

Opinion6 hours ago

WILLIAM BENNETT, ROB NOEL: Two years after Columbia encampment, campuses still chilled by fear

Democrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in a race to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's vacant House seat.

Politics15 hours ago

Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority

NPR says it received $113 million in charitable donations to invest in digital infrastructure after Congress rescinded public media federal funding.

Media18 hours ago

NPR gets $80 million gift from Democratic megadonor in major boost after losing government funding

Congressional Republicans weigh a skinny reconciliation bill for DHS funding as senators clash over adding Iran war costs and other legislative items.

Politics20 hours ago

Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms

Former Vice President Kamala Harris fuels 2028 presidential speculation with visits to South Carolina, a crucial Democratic primary voting state.

Politics20 hours ago

Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run

A bill from Sen. Josh Hawley would bar members of Congress convicted of sex crimes from collecting taxpayer-funded pensions after leaving office.

Politics20 hours ago

Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

Conservatives erupted after Minnesota Democrats voted to block a Republican-led impeachment investigation into Gov. Tim Walz over alleged fraud.

Politics20 hours ago

Minnesota Dems unite to block Walz, Ellison impeachment push, sparking online outrage: 'They're panicking'

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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

Senate temporarily extends nation’s controversial spying powers after House fumbles

Minnesota Republicans reveal which far-left candidate they want to challenge in open Senate race

Carville tells Dems to quietly prepare power grab with DC, Puerto Rico statehood and Supreme Court packing

WILLIAM BENNETT, ROB NOEL: Two years after Columbia encampment, campuses still chilled by fear

Bernie Sanders, AOC-backed Democrat wins key House race; GOP fails to expand fragile majority

NPR gets $80 million gift from Democratic megadonor in major boost after losing government funding

Reporter's Notebook: GOP clashes over ‘skinny’ vs ‘obese’ DHS bill as Trump agenda looms

Harris stops in key presidential primary state after leaving door wide open to 2028 run

Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal

Minnesota Dems unite to block Walz, Ellison impeachment push, sparking online outrage: 'They're panicking'

2026 Primary Schedule