David Weigel is a Political Reporter at Semafor. He covers a wide range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a focus on the intersections of journalism and politics. David's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Washington Post, Anchorage Daily News, and Yahoo News.
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Rep. Diana DeGette trailed attorney Melat Kiros in her Denver district, likely becoming the third incumbent to lose this year to a challenger to her left.
By: David Weigel
The first half of the 2026 primary season has seen progressives — and Trump — win big.
Democratic incumbents trying to run on holding Trump accountable are losing to progressive challengers willing to criticize Israel support.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped her Senate bid on Sunday, narrowing the Democratic primary for an open seat to Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich.
Maine Democrats could choose another candidate by July 27 if Graham Platner quits by July 13.
The Vermont senator declined to urge Maine Democrats to replace the beleaguered candidate with a like-minded progressive.
Maine Democrats accused Graham Platner’s Senate campaign of putting a “thumb on the scale” in the debate over how to replace him.
The founding myth of the Sanders camp is that it sits outside the Democratic Party. But the reality is that he and his faithful are now inside.
The Maine Democrat denied new allegations of sexual assault but conceding that he couldn’t keep running after his party abandoned him.
“I’ve never experienced anything like this in my entire life,” said Reid Rasner, who’s running for Wyoming’s sole House seat.
