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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.

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.

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.

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.

Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California

By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams

Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections.

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Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses Democrat James Talarico in U.S. Senate race

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Dan Cogdell criticized Paxton for prioritizing loyalty to President Donald Trump over Texas families.

Live Results: Maine midterm primaries

Primaries for U.S. Senate and U.S. House on Tuesday will set the stage for a midterm general election in which Maine is expected to play a critical role in deciding control of both chambers.

WATCH: Trump holds roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin

By Associated Press

“We love the farmers, we love everything about your state,” President Donald Trump told his audience at a rally being held in a barn in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on Friday.

Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Last weekend, his campaign wrestled with stories about sexually explicit messages that Platner sent to several women while he was married. Then on Thursday, The New York Times reported about his relationships with previous girlfriends. Some viewed him positively but…

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.