Democrats
Christian Menefee wins Texas special-election runoff for Houston-area congressional seat
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Former Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee won a Jan. 31, 2026 runoff to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas’ 18th Congressional District, according to race calls and preliminary results reported by major news outlets. His victory sets up a crowded March Democratic primary shaped by new district lines that have drawn in longtime Rep. Al Green and former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.
A competitive three-way Democratic primary for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat is raising concerns among party leaders about ideological divisions and the race's impact on Senate control. Candidates Mallory McMorrow, Rep. Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed are vying to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters, with polls showing a tight contest. The August 2026 primary is seen as crucial for Democrats' path to reclaiming the Senate majority.
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet secured a decisive victory in a special election for a Texas state senate seat in a district President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. The win, by more than 14 percentage points over Republican Leigh Wambsganss, highlights Democrats' recent overperformance in key races. Rehmet, a veteran and union leader, dedicated the victory to everyday working people.
A growing rift over Israel is complicating House Democrats' plans to regain control in the 2026 midterms. Left-leaning challengers are targeting pro-Israel incumbents in states like New York, Michigan, New Jersey, and Illinois. These primary battles risk draining resources and weakening the party's unified message against Republicans.
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Zohran Mamdani's victory as New York City mayor-elect has inspired millennial and Gen Z Democrats to use social media algorithms in their races. His digital strategy mobilized young voters and raised significant funds from outside the city. This approach is spreading to candidates in states like Arizona, Idaho and Georgia.
Progressive Democrat Aftyn Behn fell short of flipping a Republican-held US House seat in Tennessee’s December 2 special election but cut deeply into the GOP’s advantage. Her performance, alongside other 2025 races, has prompted Democrats to view the results as an early sign of potential momentum heading into the 2026 midterms.
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Democratic National Committee members gathered in Los Angeles for their annual winter meeting with a noticeably brighter outlook following strong off-year election results, even as financial strains and internal debates continue to weigh on the party.
Houston runoff highlights Democratic generational debate
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