A pro-Israel Democrat handily beat the sister of Squad Rep. Pramila Jayapal in an Oregon House primary Tuesday, an indication that the party's far-left wing may be alienating voters over its support for Gaza.
Former President Trump's clout in contested Republican primaries remains unrivaled. Meanwhile, progressives went down to defeat Democratic congressional primaries in reliably blue Oregon.
Primary elections in Kentucky, Georgia, Idaho, and Oregon and a special election in California proved to be a good night for some incumbents facing challengers from their parties.
While ballots are still being counted and results are still rolling in, Tuesday’s election saw several progressive candidates losing or slated for a runoff in November against more centrist and conservative opponents. In an election where Multnomah County’s homeless crisis, livability, addiction, and behavioral health issues were centered in nearly every local campaign, voters appear soured by a perceived lack of progress from current leaders..