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The lead Aug 5, 2026 76

Michigan Meltdown: Democrat Establishment Suffers Crushing Blow in Primary Contests

Despite tens of millions in outside spending, Democrat establishment picks suffered crushing defeats at the hands of progressive candidates in Tuesday's primary elections in Michigan.

Shane Harris

Aug 5, 2026 9

The Lost Art of Conversation on the Campaign Trail

Running for governor offers daily lessons about people, patience, and the power of genuine conversation.

Robert B. Charles

Aug 4, 2026 15

‘Pay to Pray’? El-Sayed Allegedly Paid Black Pastor $75K Before Endorsement

El-Sayed's campaign sent Sheffield's nonprofit ten payments of $7,500 for "political consulting" starting in October, months before the July endorsement he now touts on his…

Pedro Rodriguez

Aug 4, 2026 9

Think Your Vote Doesn’t Matter? These Elections Were Won by a Single Ballot.

From 2018 to 2025, 94 elections were decided by a single vote, including an Arkansas House primary this March that came down to 408 to 407.

Fred Lucas

Aug 4, 2026 97

NYC Mayor Mamdani Demands ID for Groceries But Not Voting

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the latest Democrat earning widespread mockery for his hypocritical stance on requiring an ID to buy groceries but not to vote.

Shane Harris

Aug 3, 2026 62

Democrats Don’t Even Know Their Own Election Laws

Both of Virginia's Democrat senators embarrassed themselves on national TV by proving they don't know their own state's election laws - seriously undermining Democrats' arguments against the SAVE America Act.

Matt Lamb