Patrick Svitek

@CNN politics reporter covering the midterms and beyond. Ex-@WashingtonPost, @TexasTribune & @HoustonChron. DC via San Antonio & Austin. [email protected].

[Gabby Birenbaum @birenbomb]

More Big Bend politics news: #TX23 candidate Brandon Herrera (R) says if elected, he will "oppose any border-related spending bills that do not guarantee that there will be no disruptive and unnecessary construction in and around Big Bend National Park"

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[Rémy Numa @remynuma]

🦊 🚨 NEW Fox News Poll

MAINE SENATE RACE
Jackson (D) - 48%
Collins (R) - 46%

Aug 6-10, 2026, Maine RV ± 3%

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

Inbox: Mark Lynch endorses Ralph Norman in the #SCSEN primary runoff. Lynch, the former primary challenger to Lindsey Graham, finished fifth with 6% of the vote in yesterday's primary.

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Ralph Norman releases his first TV ad of the #SCSEN special primary runoff

"You shouldn’t have to guess where your next senator stands," he says in the spot. "With me, you already know."

https://t.co/Nnk22tumtj

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

David Crowley says Francesca Hong's campaign "reminded people across Wisconsin that there are no long shots in believing in a better future and fighting to expand opportunities to every family."

"That kind of passion, it strengthens our democracy, and I look forward to earning their support and everyone who participated in this campaign as we move forward together.” #WIGOV

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

Scott makes his support for Graham official now that she's advanced to the #SCSEN special primary runoff:

[Tim Scott @votetimscott]

If I were going to endorse in the South Carolina GOP Senate primary, I wanted to do so with confidence. After watching Darline Graham in the Senate and on the campaign trail, I’m confident she’s the real deal.

Her first-place finish last night was remarkable, but not surprising. She is a conservative stalwart, a hard worker, and represents our beloved state with class, humility, and dignity.

I know she is making her brother proud, but Darline has already proven to be her own person: focused on pocketbook issues, defending our South Carolina values, and delivering for the people she represents. Her priorities are our priorities.

I voted for Darline in yesterday’s primary, and I’ll vote for her again in the runoff. I’m proud to endorse Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate, and I encourage South Carolina Republicans across our state to join me in voting for her in the runoff.

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

An opening salvo from Darline Graham's super PAC in the #SCSEN special primary runoff:

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Francesca Hong: "I know we don’t have the final results, but what I do know is that we are ready to keep fighting and I feel confident" #WIGOV

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

Lisa Demuth will win the #MNGOV Republican primary, beating Trump-backed Mike Lindell, CNN projects

Trump's mixed record in gubernatorial primaries continues

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Peggy Flanagan will defeat Angie Craig in the #MNSEN Democratic primary, CNN projects

[Nick Reagan @NickReaganLive5]

following his concession speech, Sanford says he probably will not endorse either Norman or Graham.
#chsnews #scpol

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Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, will win the Republican primary in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, CNN's Decision Desk projects. Follow live updates: https://t.co/bMVMb5hHyN

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

Luke Bronin, speaking after defeating Rep. John Larson: "I hope that this campaign helps to send a message that if leaders in our party don’t recognize that we need to make changes, then the changes are going to come from the ground up." #CT01

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

Bronin was Buttigieg's first endorsement of a primary challenger to an incumbent:

[Pete Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg]

@LukeBronin has the energy and vision that Democrats need in Congress, and I'm proud to be counted among his supporters in this campaign. He's ready to get to work to fix our broken political system and deliver for his community. Onward to November!

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

#WIGOV Democratic primary: With 61% of the vote in, Francesca Hong trails David Crowley by 1 point

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Luke Bronin will defeat Rep. John Larson in the #CT01 Democratic primary, CNN projects

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Darline Graham: "There’s a big distinction between myself and Ralph Norman. I’m a conservative, I have conservative values, I’m willing to work hard for the people, I’m willing to earn their votes, and yeah, we’ll see other differences as the weeks go on." #SCSEN

[Patrick Svitek @PatrickSvitek]

#CT01 Democratic primary: With 37% of the vote in, Rep. John Larson is down by 20 points against challenger Luke Bronin