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Kendall Scudder wins race to lead Texas Democratic Party into critical midterms

San Antonio Current

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June 29, 2026

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CORPUS CHRISTI — Kendall Scudder will lead the Texas Democratic Party into the critical midterm elections this year after Texas Democrats elected him to a full term as chair at the party’s convention in Corpus Christi. The party’s delegates overwhelmingly chose Scudder to continue on as chair over former TDP staffers Monique Alcala and Marco Orrantia, [] The post Kendall Scudder wins race to lead Texas Democratic Party into critical midterms appeared first on San Antonio Current.

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MS NOW

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· Jul 9, 2026

Democrats’ scramble to replace Graham Platner ramps up in Maine

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PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 1, 2026

Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms

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The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary

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The Daily Beast

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· Jun 30, 2026

Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump

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NPR News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat

The reliably Republican state has its first blue-leaning seat and Utah Democrats are excited for the pickup opportunity. First, they just have to make it through the competitive primary.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

Texas Democrats rip Paxton after video shows him flying to Iceland ahead of July 4

Texas Democrats tore into Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton after a video emerged showing him flying with his alleged mistress to Iceland ahead of Independence Day. The 2026 Texas Senate race between Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has emerged as one of the most personally contentious of the midterm elections. Democrats were given []

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Related coverage for "Kendall Scudder wins race to lead Texas Democratic Party into critical midterms": MS NOW — Democrats’ scramble to replace Graham Platner ramps up in Maine. PBS NewsHour — Progressives notch more primary victories in potential bellwether for midterms. The Hill — Live results: Hickenlooper faces progressive challenger in Colorado Senate primary. The Daily Beast — Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump. NPR News — Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue congressional seat. Washington Examiner — Texas Democrats rip Paxton after video shows him flying to Iceland ahead of July 4