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Elections news — August 5, 2026

Publications tagged with Elections published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Politics Law Elections Governance
Aug 5, 2026, 20:08 UTC
Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Primary
Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) has defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st congressional district. This is the second time Bell has defeated Bush, who is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The result is a rare win for establishment Democrats amid a summer of progressive challenges.
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Sports Law Elections Constitution Middle East
Aug 5, 2026, 14:01 UTC
Railway Workers in São Paulo Go on Strike, Affecting Three Train Lines
Workers on lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade of the Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitanos (CPTM) in São Paulo went on strike, causing significant traffic congestion and affecting around 1 million passengers daily. The strike, which began at midnight on Monday, is protesting against the privatization of the concession of the three lines and demanding better wages and working conditions. The state government activated the judiciary to force the end of the strike, but workers are maintaining their position. The strike has entered its second day, with partial operations on some lines and continued negotiations.
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Politics Bill Elections North America
Aug 5, 2026, 11:07 UTC
Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Michigan Primary
Thomas J. Smith, who had suspended his campaign, won the Republican primary in Michigan's 8th congressional district against Trump-endorsed candidate Amir Hassan. Smith's lead is insurmountable, leaving Hassan with no path to victory.
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Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Primary

Railway Workers in São Paulo Go on Strike, Affecting Three Train Lines

Trump-Endorsed Candidate Loses Michigan Primary