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Campaign rally for Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, in Minneapolis

Politics Aug 09

Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Politics Jun 27

Mike Johnson and GOP Reps on Spending Bill Passage
Trump-backed Julia Letlow faces John Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, who was endorsed by Trump, and state Treasurer John Fleming are competing in the runoff. The two finished ahead of Sen. Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary after Trump denounced the two-term senator, who voted…

By Thomas Beaumont, Jack Brook, Associated Press

Politics Feb 20

Republican presidential candidate Haley makes a campaign visit in Camden
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Haley vows to stay in 2024 presidential race as Biden prepares for Trump

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday vowed to stay in the Republican primary, even if she loses Saturday’s vote in her home state of South Carolina. Haley’s decision comes despite not winning a single primary race so far and…

By Lisa Desjardins, Ali Schmitz

Politics Aug 23

FILE PHOTO: Republican U.S. Presidential candidates participate in first 2024 campaign debate in Milwaukee
Who are the presidential candidates in the first GOP primary debate?

The race to the 2024 election is officially in full swing as the candidates have been named for the first Republican primary debate.

By Casey Kuhn, Yasmeen Sami Alamiri

Politics Jun 17

A sign reminds residents to vote in the state's primary election in El Prado, New Mexico, U.S. June 7, 2016. Photo by Brian Snyder/REUTERS
Conspiracy theories fuel anger as New Mexico counties try to certify 2022 primary vote

Deep-seated conspiracy theories about the security of voting machines erupted into heated, angry outbursts Friday as the deadline looms for New Mexico counties to certify results from their recent primary.

By Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee, Associated Press

Jun 13

Activists cite tabulation flaw in mail-in ballots in Georgia

By Frank Bajak, Associated Press

A top Georgia voting official, voting implementation manager Gabriel Sterling, said Friday that he had seen no evidence yet of the issue and found it difficult to believe the reports were “an active description of what is happening on the…

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Jun 03

Primary wins put New Mexico closer to all-female U.S. House delegation

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

New Mexico Democrats nominated two Latinas and a Native American woman in primaries on Tuesday. Republican voters also nominated a member of the Cherokee Nation and a Hispanic woman for two of those races.

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Apr 03

Wisconsin governor calls special session to move state to all-mail primary

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

Democratic Governor Tony Evers called Friday for the Republican-controlled Legislature to meet in special session to move Wisconsin to an all-mail presidential primary.

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Sep 16

California lawmakers approve presidential primary in March

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

California lawmakers voted early Saturday to set the state's presidential primary in March, a move that would force candidates to mount expensive campaigns earlier in the state that awards the most delegates.

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Aug 30

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News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain…

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