Midterms 2026 Daily

Polls, primaries and billionaire cash shape 2026 map

Friday, June 12, 2026 · 11 min

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Wisconsin governor primary polling shows Mandela Barnes leading a tightening Democratic field, while Pennsylvania and Nevada primaries lock in key general-election matchups and new FEC analysis spotlights billionaire money behind Susan Collins.

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Wisconsin governor primary polling shows Mandela Barnes leading a tightening Democratic field, while Pennsylvania and Nevada primaries lock in key general-election matchups and new FEC analysis spotlights billionaire money behind Susan Collins.

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  3. Pennsylvania Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Shapiro, Garrity Projected Winners — NBC News

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  5. Nevada Primary Results and Analysis – Nevada News and Views — Nevada News and Views

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