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Primaries in Providence, Rhode Island, highlight information that endorsements can provide voters

Across Rhode Island on Sept. 9, Democratic incumbents lost the gubernatorial primary and primaries in several of the state's largest cities.

Ballotpedia · Sep 21

Rep John Larson Primary Election Loss Leaves Door Open To Third-Party November Run

Rep John Larson could still run in November after his primary election defeat, with the Working Families Party offering a separate Connecticut ballot line.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

New York is exporting Mamdani politics

Some of the institutions behind Tuesday’s progressive surge are already supporting candidates around the country

Salon · Jun 26

Third parties fight for ballot relevance

Third parties are desperately fighting for ballot access and influence

Salon · Oct 26, 2024

A progressive congresswoman made history in 2022. Can a billionaire stop her re-election?

Summer Lee, Pennsylvania’s first Black congresswoman, has expanded her base. Her primary is a test case in a year progressive candidates face a challenge from pro-Israel funds

The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2024

US progressive groups facing ‘five-alarm fire’ ahead of 2024 as donations down

Fundraising down 48% as Movement Voter Project’s director says ‘sense of urgency’ has ‘dissipated in people’s minds’

The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2023

Progressive mayors have won elections in Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Here's why Philadelphia's race was different.

PHILADELPHIA — National progressives were looking for another big win in Philadelphia this week, but Cherelle Parker, a moderate Democrat born and raised in the city's Northwest section, won the historic nomination.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 18, 2023