Trump and Schumer test their endorsement power

Competitive Senate and gubernatorial races are taking shape.

Jun 08, 2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has become increasingly active behind the scenes in competitive Democratic primaries. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images)

Last week’s Iowa primary was perhaps the most encouraging for Democrats so far this cycle, with two key races yielding clear takeaways. In the G.O.P. gubernatorial race, Trump-backed Repres…

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