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Court Weakens Voting Rights, 2026 Primaries Uncertain, Trump Hits Critics

5/1/2026

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Supreme Court weakening of the Voting Rights Act creates uncertainty for the May 2026 statewide primaries and special elections.
May 2026 elections occur in fourteen states, with primaries starting May 2, the busiest voting day on May 19 in five states, and runoffs on May 26.
U.S. President Donald Trump is retaliating against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Indiana state senators who opposed his redistricting plan.

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Story summary

Supreme Court weakening of the Voting Rights Act creates uncertainty for the May 2026 statewide primaries and special elections.
May 2026 elections occur in fourteen states, with primaries starting May 2, the busiest voting day on May 19 in five states, and runoffs on May 26.
U.S. President Donald Trump is retaliating against Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Indiana state senators who opposed his redistricting plan.