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Progressives Defeat Incumbent Democrats in Three Primaries

8/20/2026

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Incumbent Democrats Alex Vindman (D-Fla.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) lost primaries to progressive challengers.
Vindman was defeated by democratic socialist Angie Nixon, DeGette by Melat Kiros, and Goldman by Brad Lander.
All three incumbents emphasized their roles in impeaching U.S. President Donald Trump during the campaigns.
Their progressive opponents criticized Democratic leaders as passive and called for sweeping change, reflecting voters’ desire for forward-looking policies.

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Incumbent Democrats Alex Vindman (D-Fla.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) lost primaries to progressive challengers.
Vindman was defeated by democratic socialist Angie Nixon, DeGette by Melat Kiros, and Goldman by Brad Lander.
All three incumbents emphasized their roles in impeaching U.S. President Donald Trump during the campaigns.
Their progressive opponents criticized Democratic leaders as passive and called for sweeping change, reflecting voters’ desire for forward-looking policies.