Danger Signs for Incumbents

“The primary elections on Tuesday offered an early warning to incumbents about the serious risks of losing to upstart challengers this year, as a host of state and federal lawmakers encountered headwinds across the political landscape,” the New York Times reports.

“With an anti-establishment sentiment coursing through both parties, some were forced into runoffs, while others fell to insurgent opponents. Although several showed resilience in the face of tough challenges, and each race had its own distinct contours, it was, on the whole, far from a banner night for officeholders in both parties.”