Hey friends! Today I’m collabing with Feel Good Action to give you the rundown on where we’re at with the midterms, as well as share their INCREDIBLE resources for getting out the vote!
Having trouble keeping up with everything going down in the 2026 midterm primaries? This is the article for you!
First, reminder that Feel Good Acton has put together a map with nationwide midterm primary dates! Not sure when the election is happening in your state? Check below!
PSA: If you (or loved ones) are located in Louisiana or Alabama, there have been changes to midterm dates:
Louisiana: Gov. Jeff Landry is rushing to redistrict (and tossing over 45,000 ballots already cast in the process). While the primary election was on May 16th, reports of widespread confusion were abundant as the primary for congressional seats has been delayed. This is combined with a new closed primary system (where voters must register with a party in order to cast a primary ballot). Per New Orleans Public Radio:
The result, according to LSU professor emeritus and political commentator Robert Mann, is an election so complicated that many may not vote at all. He expects that confusion to show up directly in turnout. The Secretary of State projected around 20% to 25% — a significant drop from roughly 50% in the last contested Senate election.
Regardless, primaries for all other races went on, including an upset to U.S. Senate: Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy has lost his bid for a third term, with his two primary challengers going into a runoff election.
Meanwhile, the primary for congressional representatives has been delayed to June 15th (please note: this date is also subject to potential change).
Alabama: Meanwhile in Alabama, the May 19th primary for some congressional districts has been delayed, again leading to widespread confusion. In Alabama’s 1st, 2nd, 6th and 7th Congressional Districts, votes cast the primary will be counted and made public, but will not necessarily decide who the final party’s nominee is due to the state’s current efforts to redistrict. This will result in a special election at a later date, which is not as yet announced.
The confusion is the point: Besides the obvious disenfranchisement resulting from states gerrymandering to remove majority Black districts, these changes in the middle of elections is meant to create confusion and reduce turnout. Knowledge is power in the upcoming fight for our democracy – which is why sharing election resources is critical.
Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania all held primary elections yesterday. With so many races, I can’t give you a rundown on every single one, but here are the standouts:
Kentucky: Thomas Massie, the incumbent Republican who has been a lone voice of opposition to much of Trump’s agenda, has lost his primary for reelection. Massie was the sole Republican to vote against the Big Beautiful Budget last year, has continued to demand the release of the Epstein files, and opposes the war in Iran. This led to Trump backing his primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, who won the nomination. It also led to a massive uptick in campaign spending, with the race now the most expensive congressional primary election in U.S. history.
We do also have good news out of Kentucky. The progressive candidate Charles Booker has won the Democratic party’s nomination for Senate. He’ll face off against Andy Barr in November, who ousted Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Republican primary.
Georgia: The Georgia primary included elections for the state supreme court, where two conservative justices faced challenges from two liberals – Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin. You may recall, it was the state supreme court in Georgia that upheld a 6 week abortion ban. That same ban resulted in the death of Amber Nicole Thurman and later forced the family of Adrianna Smith to keep their daughter on life support – a living corpse – for months because she was pregnant at the time of her death. Looking forward, the Georgia supreme court will undoubtedly play a hand in how the state handles redistricting efforts.
Pennsylvania: Another progressive win happened in Pennsylvania’s primary, with Chris Rabb securing the nomination in PA’s 3rd congressional district. Meanwhile, Janelle Stelson, Bob Harvie, and Bob Brooks all won primaries in contested swing districts, hoping to challenge incumbent Republicans in November.
In 2026, it’s no longer enough for us as individuals to cast a vote. We have to do everything in our power to turn out our community. Is everyone in your friend group registered to vote? Does your dog sitter know where her polling place is? Has your new neighbor updated their voter registration?
Feel Good Action has the tools you need to keep your loved ones engaged, educated, and ready to cast their vote. With ongoing attacks on democracy, their resources are more critical than ever. I’m sharing them with you here – make sure you go on to share them with your community!
Register to Vote
Verify Your Voter Registration
And as always, make sure you’re subscribed for continued resources heading into the 2026 midterms (and beyond)!
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