Senate Democrats square off with each other in ‘spicy primaries’
Leader Schumer's traditional efforts to clear primary fields are being challenged by rank-and-file Democratic senators backing their own candidates.
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Leader Schumer's traditional efforts to clear primary fields are being challenged by rank-and-file Democratic senators backing their own candidates.
Senate Democrats are increasingly breaking with party leadership to endorse rival candidates in several 'spicy' 2026 primaries, highlighting a growing rift between progressive and centrist factions over the party's future.
Endorsing centrist candidates
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Endorsing Josh Turek
Senator backing centrists
Supporting Abdul El-Sayed
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