Dems' fight over party future is on Tuesday's ballots
Summary
On Tuesday, several primary elections are taking place across the U.S. that will show which part of the Democratic Party—progressive or moderate—is stronger. These races will influence the party’s direction for the 2026 midterms and beyond, including how they plan for the 2028 presidential election.Key Facts
- Democrats are debating whether to focus on a progressive agenda that taxes the rich or a moderate approach that appeals to swing voters.
- In Iowa, moderate Josh Turek is favored over progressive Zach Wahls in the Democratic Senate primary.
- California’s governor race uses a “jungle primary,” where the top two candidates of any party move on to the general election.
- In New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, progressives Adam Hamawy and Sue Altman compete against more moderate Democrats for a seat opening.
- California’s 22nd district has a fight between the moderate Jasmeet Bains and progressive Randy Villegas for a key Democratic primary.
- Nancy Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan in California’s 11th district, facing opposition from progressive Saikat Chakrabarti and moderate Scott Wiener.
- More Democratic primaries featuring progressive vs. moderate battles will happen soon in New York, Minnesota, and Michigan.
- These contests will help shape the Democratic Party’s strategy for upcoming elections after President Donald Trump’s 2024 victory.
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