May 24 Watch 6:15 How controversial new voting laws are impacting 2022 elections Voters in many of Tuesday's primaries are navigating new and sometimes controversial voting laws implemented in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Jessica Huseman, editorial director of Votebeat, the newly launched newsroom following elections and voting, joins William Brangham to… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 8:44 Georgia Republicans vote in a heated primary animated by Trump’s 2020 election lies By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Ian Couzens Last week’s primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina showed that former President Trump still exerts real influence on Republican voters. That influence will be tested again this week in Georgia, one of the closest battleground states in 2020. William Brangham… Continue watching
May 17 Watch 4:30 Observers eye Trump endorsements in key primary races Voters cast ballots today for primary races in key states across the country, and observers are keeping a close eye on how endorsements by former President Trump may help or harm candidates in these hotly contested races. NewsHour's political correspondent… Continue watching
May 15 Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman recovering from stroke By Marc Levy, Steve Peoples, Associated Press The 52-year-old Fetterman, who confirmed that he had been hospitalized all weekend, insisted the health emergency wasn't slowing his campaign. But the stunning revelation, two days before Pennsylvania’s primary, created a cloud of uncertainty over the Democratic front-runner’s candidacy. Continue reading
May 14 Trump endorses Doug Mastriano ahead of Pennsylvania GOP governor primary By Marc Levy, Associated Press Mastriano was already leading a crowded field of contenders, and the former president’s endorsement puts him on even stronger footing heading into Tuesday’s primary. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 6:03 What Ohio’s primary election portends for the 2022 midterms A busy month of primary elections kicked off Tuesday with a marquee Republican race in Ohio. It was a critical test for former President Trump and his influence on the Republican Party. Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball… Continue watching
May 02 Watch 7:39 Trump pushes Republican candidates in the Ohio Senate primary further to the right By John Yang, Tess Conciatori, Ian Couzens Former President Trump’s influence in this year’s midterm elections gets its first big test in Tuesday's Ohio Senate Republican primary. As John Yang reports, Trump’s surprise endorsement of a one-time self-proclaimed “never-Trumper” has shaken up the race. Continue watching
Mar 01 Texas primary offers first midterm measure of U.S. political mood By Will Weissert, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Republicans are betting that Tuesday will be the first step toward them easily retaking Congress in November. But the fight over the party's future is much fiercer than it was 20 years ago. Continue reading
Mar 01 Live Results: Texas 2022 Primary Election Texas voters are picking their nominees for governor, attorney general, congressional seats and more. Find results here. Continue reading