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Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

Trump touted his tariffs in Michigan despite rising costs. Even some of his supporters are worried

By Jacqueline Ganun, Will Weissert, Associated Press

During President Donald Trump's rally in Milford, the crowd was adoring. But even some of his ardent supporters said prices are too high and tariffs had caused short-term economic pain.

Wisconsin judge says voters who have returned absentee ballot for state primary cannot get a new one

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the state's primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled Wednesday.

What to know about South Dakota's midterm primary runoff

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

South Dakota Republicans will decide in a primary runoff Tuesday whether to nominate Gov. Larry Rhoden for a full term or to instead tap businessman Toby Doeden to represent the party on the ballot in November.

Pennsylvania Democrat targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from House seat

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at data centers in her challenge to freshman Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan, saying “we’re not for sale” in a new TV ad.

South Carolina Republicans line up to run in special primary to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The field of Republican candidates vying to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November ballots is nearly set, with at least 10 hopefuls filing their paperwork and launching into a two-week sprint toward the Aug. 11 special GOP primary.

WATCH: Trump defends his economic policies and tariffs during Michigan visit to General Motors

By Will Weissert, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Trump argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing even as many businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed against Canada and the rest of the world have hurt the state.

Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.

Fact-checking Mullin's claim that foreign adversaries can access voting machines in U.S. elections

By Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact

Mullin’s comments about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines reflect concerns that security and election technology experts have long had. But so far, there’s no proof of such attempts.

Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state’s primary, where voters will choose nominees for open Senate and governor’s races.