Nine House incumbents are out. It's the worst primary bloodbath since 1970

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • latintimes.com20:52first to report
     Nine House incumbents are out. It's the worst primary bloodbath since 1970

     Nine sitting House members have lost primaries in 2026 — the most in a non-redistricting year since 1970 — as Trump loyalty tests and a leftward Democratic surge collide.

2. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • The Hill16:30
     Here are 12 Senate, House incumbents who’ve lost their primaries

     This year’s election cycle has seen a dozen congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with multiple contests remaining over the next month. In the upper chamber, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) lost their primaries earlier this year to challengers backed by President Trump. The two have since criticized Trump and administration officials from...

3. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • The Hill11:20
     House incumbents are having a historically bad year

     In today's issue: ▪ A bad year to be an incumbent ▪ New aircraft carrier heads to Middle East ▪ Kennedy Center reapproves closure ▪ Daylight saving time bill hits Senate roadblock House incumbents have fared historically poorly in the 2026 primaries — and the midterm cycle is not over yet. Ten House members have...

4. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • wsbt.com17:43
     What the 2026 primaries say about the battle for Congress

     Most of the United States has gotten through primary seasons ahead of the November midterms and campaigns are entering the home stretch as the two parties fight