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Virginia Moves Primary to Aug. 4; NC Senate Field Set

6/21/2026

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Virginia Moves Primary

Virginia moved its primary to August 4, the first summer primary since a Supreme Court-ruled redistricting dispute.
Virginia will hold its U.S. Senate, House, and local primaries on August 4, with early voting underway.
Republicans Ollivant Doug, Harding Philip, and Rick Smithers are contesting the Democratic incumbent Eugene Vindman in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District primary.
In North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper is the Democratic Senate nominee, while Republicans Michael Whatley, Bert K. Mizusawa, and David Earl Williams seek their party's nomination.

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Constantino Faces Lawsuit

Local officials say voters in New York’s 21st district felt intimidated and feared retaliation amid the Republican rally.
Former House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan endorsed Trump-backed Anthony Constantino at the New York 21st-district rally.
Assemblyman Robert Smullen sued Anthony Constantino for defamation, alleging he hired people with criminal records.
Treasurer Gail Peters said signs were scarce voters feared retaliation, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul's optimism.

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Virginia Moves Primary

Virginia moved its primary to August 4, the first summer primary since a Supreme Court-ruled redistricting dispute.
Virginia will hold its U.S. Senate, House, and local primaries on August 4, with early voting underway.
Republicans Ollivant Doug, Harding Philip, and Rick Smithers are contesting the Democratic incumbent Eugene Vindman in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District primary.
In North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper is the Democratic Senate nominee, while Republicans Michael Whatley, Bert K. Mizusawa, and David Earl Williams seek their party's nomination.

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