2018 midterm elections

Keith Ellison wins attorney general Democratic primary in Minnesota

By Kyle Potter, Associated Press

Rep. Keith Ellison, the deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee and first Muslim elected to Congress, won his party's nomination Tuesday for Minnesota attorney general in a race clouded in the final days by an ex-girlfriend's allegation of domestic…

Somali-American legislator Ilhan Omar wins Democratic House primary in Minnesota

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Somali-American legislator Ilhan Omar made history Tuesday by winning a Democratic congressional primary in a Minneapolis-area district so reliably liberal that her victory is likely her ticket to Congress.

Count in Kansas governor’s race now turns to provisional ballots

By John Hanna, Associated Press

The counting of the last ballots in the tight and contentious Republican primary for Kansas governor will stretch out over the week and still might not settle the race.

8 key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

By Rachel Wellford

Two elections Tuesday remain too close to call, while in other races Democrats and Republicans positioned themselves for general elections. Here are takeaways from the primaries.

Kansas Democrats pick Sharice Davids, a Native American and gay nominee, for House race

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Sharice Davids shattered the mold for a congressional primary winner from ruby red Kansas on Wednesday, becoming the state's first Native American and gay nominee for Congress.

Ferguson councilman ousts prosecutor Bob McCulloch in primary

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

A seven-term prosecuting attorney in St. Louis County who gained national attention in his handling of the investigation of the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson lost a primary challenge Tuesday to a black Ferguson councilman, according to…

Live Washington primary election results: House and Senate races

By Associated Press

Republican Susan Hutchison won a top-two finish in Washington's primary, setting her up for a longshot bid to unseat the Democratic incumbent, Sen. Maria Cantwell, who is seeking a fourth term.

Live Missouri primary election results: House, Senate races

By Associated Press

Missouri voters will cast their ballots in nine congressional primary races Tuesday, including a Senate primary that will shape one of the country’s most competitive races in November. See live results here.

Live Kansas primary election results: House, Senate and governor’s races

By Associated Press

Kansas voters are weighing four House races Tuesday, including the primary for Rep. Kevin Yoder’s 3rd Congressional District, which encompasses Kansas City. Find live updates here.