Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two… Continue reading
Jun 10 5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:25 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term… Continue watching
Jun 09 Live Results: North Dakota midterm primaries North Dakota’s lone U.S. House member faces a partial rematch of her 2024 nomination race in a state primary on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 09 Live Results: South Carolina midterm primaries South Carolina voters will choose nominees for governor and other offices in a state primary on Tuesday, the latest test of President Donald Trump’s sway over Republican voters. Continue reading
Jun 09 Live Results: Nevada midterm primaries Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while six Democrats will compete for the nomination to reclaim the seat in November. Continue reading
Jun 09 Republicans try to extend winning streak in South Carolina as Graham seeks fifth term By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Democrats in both gubernatorial and Senate primaries have criticized what they see as failures of South Carolina's GOP-dominated leadership. Continue reading
Jun 09 The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race says candidacy is not a sham By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press Alaska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone" in the crowded primary race. Continue reading
Jun 09 GOP primary for U.S. House seat and Democratic governors race among Nevada's key contests By Jessica Hill, Associated Press Nevadans are choosing their party nominees Tuesday for two closely watched congressional seats and the governor’s race, among others, as the state grapples with an affordable housing shortage, exploding energy demand from data centers and federal cuts to key state programs. Continue reading
Jun 09 6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest. Continue reading