Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser orchestrated a stunning victory over U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor, earning 55% of the vote and confirming Colorado’s trend toward progressive stances. The upset emphasizes how voters’ frustrations with Washington have shaped state-level political battles.

A small businessman and an educator are vying for the chance to challenge Rep. Dale Strong. In this closely watched democratic primary runoff, each candidate hopes to secure their party’s nomination and turn the race in their favor.

Three Democratic candidates—Anthony “Tony” Box, Joe Jaworski, and Nathan Johnson—are vying to replace Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general. In this endorsement editorial, the Dallas News examines their qualifications and recommends one contender ahead of the fast-approaching primary.