POLITICSDivergence Score:Partial08/26/26

Oklahoma Democratic Senate Primary Runoff

Nurse N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas wins Oklahoma's Democratic Senate nomination in a runoff upset.

Photo: NBC News

FRAMING NBC News emphasized Democratic Socialist Momentum; Fox News Politics emphasized Trump Impeachment Threat.

WHAT BOTH SIDES REPORT

▸N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse and political newcomer, won the Oklahoma Democratic Senate primary runoff. — NBC News, Fox News Politics

LEFT / CENTER-LEFT

▸Thomas defeated an older, more moderate opponent, signaling a leftward shift in the Democratic primary. — NBC News

RIGHT / CENTER-RIGHT

▸Thomas has vowed to make impeaching President Trump a top early priority if elected. — Fox News Politics
▸Thomas's platform includes restoring Roe v. Wade and expanding Obamacare, described as 'boilerplate Democratic proposals.' — Fox News Politics
▸Thomas led the five-candidate June primary field before the runoff, despite never having run for office. — Fox News Politics

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

09/03/26Photo: The Atlantic

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Markey Defeats Moulton in Massachusetts Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary over Rep. Seth Moulton.

Left: Left sees a win for progressive incumbency.

Right: Right sees moderates locked out of primaries.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

09/03/26Photo: Washington Free Beacon

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: HIGHDEV.

El-Sayed Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee, faces scrutiny from multiple angles after his primary win.

Left: Left sees him attacking Trump on the economy.

Right: Right flags 9/11 truthers and antisemitism row.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown

09/01/26Photo: NBC News

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIALDEV.

Massachusetts Senate Primary Showdown

Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton faced off in Massachusetts's Democratic Senate primary.

Left: Two progressives, one Senate seat in Massachusetts.

Right: Dems' age war erupts — left vs. center on the ballot.

Markey Beats Moulton in MA Primary

09/02/26Photo: Fox News Politics

POLITICSDIVERGENCE: PARTIAL

Markey Beats Moulton in MA Primary

Sen. Ed Markey, 80, defeats Rep. Seth Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic Senate primary.

Left: Anti-incumbent wave fizzles for older Democrats.

Right: Dems pick progressivism over generational change.