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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Rep. John Larson ouster makes 2026 a record year for Democratic primary losses

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) was unseated Tuesday by his primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin , according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Larson is the 7th House Democrat ousted in their primary this year . Only one other election cycle in the 21st century has seen this many incumbent losses in primaries. - Bronin's challenge to Larson came after the 78-year-old incumbent suffered a widely publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech that he later said was the result of a complex partial seizure . - Bronin earned the support of the state Democratic Party, while Larson had the backing of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and the rest of Connecticut's congressional delegation. State of play:…

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) was unseated Tuesday by his primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin , according to the Associated Press. Why it matters: Larson is the 7th House Democrat ousted in their primary this year . Only one other election cycle in the 21st century has seen this many incumbent losses in primaries. - Bronin's challenge to Larson came after the 78-year-old incumbent suffered a widely publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech that he later said was the result of a complex partial seizure . - Bronin earned the support of the state Democratic Party, while Larson had the backing of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and the rest of Connecticut's congressional delegation. State of play:…Open

AXIOS (Torey Van Oot) - It's official: Amy Klobuchar is Democrats' pick to succeed Gov. Tim Walz

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sailed to victory in Minnesota's Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. The big picture: Polling indicates that the four-term senator and 2020 presidential candidate will be a formidable contender in Democrats' bid to hold the open seat this November. Catch up quick: Klobuchar entered the race in late January, shortly after Gov. Tim Walz reversed course and scrapped plans to run for a third term . - Walz's exit came amid mounting scrutiny over his administration's response to fraud targeting state social services programs . Between the lines: The late entry into the race — and track record of out-performing other Democrats statewide — helped Klobuchar avoid a serious primary challenge from the left. -…

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sailed to victory in Minnesota's Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday. The big picture: Polling indicates that the four-term senator and 2020 presidential candidate will be a formidable contender in Democrats' bid to hold the open seat this November. Catch up quick: Klobuchar entered the race in late January, shortly after Gov. Tim Walz reversed course and scrapped plans to run for a third term . - Walz's exit came amid mounting scrutiny over his administration's response to fraud targeting state social services programs . Between the lines: The late entry into the race — and track record of out-performing other Democrats statewide — helped Klobuchar avoid a serious primary challenge from the left. -…Open