No. 18 · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Sen. Ed Markey won Massachusetts' Democratic Senate primary by defeating which younger challenger?
ASeth Moulton
Why
The 80-year-old progressive incumbent beat Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who had argued for generational change.
NYTLongtime Rep. Stephen Lynch fended off a progressive primary rival in Massachusetts. Who was that challenger?
CPatrick Roath
Why
Lynch, 71, defeated Patrick Roath, 39, who ran to his left in the primary.
NBC NewsPresident Trump announced he is nominating Hung Cao for which Cabinet-level defense post?
BNavy Secretary
Why
The nomination came a day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned amid Pentagon turmoil.
ABC NewsTarrant County, Texas cut its polling locations ahead of the midterms. About how many sites will remain?
C224
Why
Officials reduced polling sites from 316 in 2022 to 224 for the 2026 midterms, drawing public outcry.
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