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Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

10 June 2026 at 02:02
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

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Randy Villegas, a progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, defeated Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional District. He will face Representative David Valadao, the Republican incumbent.

Maine Elections Test Democrats’ Support for Platner: What to Watch in Today’s Primaries

9 June 2026 at 10:02
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine who is seeking to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the fall, has been mired in scandals in recent weeks.
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