Voters defeated three measures that Republican Legislatures put on the ballot in Missouri and Kansas Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell crushed a comeback attempt by his predecessor Cori Bush, a democratic socialist and sharp critic of the war in Gaza, in a high-profile Democratic primary Tuesday that drew millions of dollars in ads from pro-Israel groups. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bell was… Roll Call · Aug 5
At the Races: Left, right and Michigan Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and… Roll Call · Aug 4
California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the Nov. 3 ballot Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 24
Five candidates compete in Missouri's 6th District Republican primary as incumbent Graves retires Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Two have led in media attention: Chris Stigall (R) and Nathan Willett (R). Incumbent Sam Graves (R) is retiring from public office. Ballotpedia · Jun 19
Transportation Chair Graves will retire after 26 years in House Rep. Sam Graves, who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is joining a growing list of lawmakers deciding not to seek reelection this year. “After considerable reflection, 2026 will be my final year in Congress,” Graves, 62, said in a Friday statement. “This wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s… Roll Call · Mar 27
"Fake": Trump pushes Pelosi conspiracy "It wasn’t a break-in, it was a break-out," Trump claims in radio interview. Police and the attacker disagree Salon · Nov 2, 2022
Trump predicts Kanye West ‘will be fine’ and downplays his antisemitism scandal as ‘some rough statements’ Former president asked if disgraced rapper getting ‘fair shake’ after series of controversies The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022