GOP rallying around unknown salsa seller for Michigan congressional seat after winning primary over Trump’s hand-picked candidate

National Republicans are preparing to give a chance – and maybe even resources – to a political unknown who scored a primary in Michigan over a Trump-endorsed candidate with an Arabic-sounding name.

The Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has expressed disappointment over the New Patriotic Party’s decision to annul the initial constituency executive elections held on July 11, 2026.

Francesca Hong is leading the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, but the democratic socialist is not endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders or Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. One of her opponents, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, joins to discuss his campaign.

Nathan Howard / REUTERS President Donald Trump has been humiliated after a second Republican he endorsed lost their primary this week. Hard-line Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles lost his primary for the 5th Congressional District to Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, the Associated Press reported on Thu

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

In the US state of Michigan, progressive Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed defeated his centrist rival Haley Stevens in the party's Senatorial primary election. The results reflect a growing leftward shift among American Democrats – but the narrowness of El-Sayed's victory has many in the party establishment worried

After winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, Abdul El-Sayed will face former Republican Congressman Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in November.

The slew of Democratic primaries underscores a growing divide within the party

Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.

A candidate who suspended his campaign a month ago, spent no money, and endorsed his own rival won Michigan’s 8th Congressional District GOP primary on Tuesday, handily defeating Amir Hassan, the candidate President Donald Trump endorsed. The victor, Thomas J. Smith, won 50 percent of the vote in the state’s 8th congre

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race  Reuters