As the Trump administration takes aim at mail-in voting, a new audit finds that during this year's primary elections the Post Office failed to properly handle some ballots. ProPublica Reporter Jen Fifield shares more details on the report and joins Ali Vitali, along with Fordham University Professor Christina Greer, to discuss more.
Despite there being more registered Republicans in New Hampshire, Democrats turned out in higher numbers for Tuesday's primary election
After winning an upset primary victory over a field of better-funded, establishment-backed rivals, Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) is launching a super PAC to help other progressive underdogs do the same, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Mejia is adding to a growing constellation of new progressive super PACs trying to compete with cash-rich groups like AIPAC that back more moderate Democrats in primaries. - It is all part of a strategy that has helped the left pull off a series of high-profile primary victories this election cycle over incumbents and establishment favorites. - "We're ready to build a new class of unbought, unbossed candidates who will refuse corporate PAC money, and will stand for the values that the American people…
Sen. Ed Markey has fended off a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects. Moulton, a 47-year-old who’s served in the House for six terms, had lodged a generational change campaign against Markey, an 80-year-old who served 20 terms in the House and is seeking a third term in the Senate. #edmarkey #senate #election #primaries #vote #midterms
The Hill presents one hour of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 Massachusetts primary on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The Hill's coverage will be anchored by NewsNation's Cory Smith, joined by The Hill campaign and congressional reporters, Decision Desk HQ, plus political analysts. The live, primary coverage delivers fast, accurate results and sharp analysis as races are called in real time by election data experts from Decision Desk HQ and The Hill's Midterm team. Live coverage is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Watch the live video above.
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
We are learning more this Monday just before Massachusetts voters head to the polls tomorrow for the 2026 state primary election. Voters in the state will be picking party nominees for a range of federal, state, and local offices ahead of the critical November 3 midterm election. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky to learn more about incumbent Democratic Sen. Edward Markey who faces off against Congressman Seth Moulton. The winner in this primary will reportedly go on to face Republican John Deaton in November’s general election.
Gordon described the federal officials’ conduct as unusually aggressive and said he wanted state officials to determine exactly what occurred.
The Justice Department sent observers during the state’s primary election this month. A local official said the activities exceeded their authority.
The results appear to subvert the effort of a reform slate to pick their own county boss after nearly two decades of organizing and primary wins in the last election.