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On The Ballot: Beshear’s cross-country campaign travels spark 2028 buzz

11 June 2026 at 13:00
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a rare Democrat in an overwhelmingly red state, is making waves on the campaign trail as the party searches for a new leader in 2028.   Considered the most popular Democratic governor in the country, Beshear ticked up to sixth place in the latest Emerson College Polling survey of a hypothetical Democratic presidential field — climbing 7 percentage…

On The Ballot: Beshear’s cross-country campaign travels spark 2028 buzz

11 June 2026 at 13:00
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a rare Democrat in an overwhelmingly red state, is making waves on the campaign trail as the party searches for a new leader in 2028.   Considered the most popular Democratic governor in the country, Beshear ticked up to sixth place in the latest Emerson College Polling survey of a hypothetical Democratic presidential field — climbing 7 percentage…

Florida high court paves the way for Republicans to use new House map 

10 June 2026 at 22:41
The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for Republicans to use a new House map that the party hopes will net them up to four seats in November – delivering another blow to Democrats’ efforts to push back against GOP redistricting.  In a 6-1 ruling, the high court declined a bid from groups challenging the map to temporarily halt the use of…

Florida high court paves the way for Republicans to use new House map 

10 June 2026 at 22:41
The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for Republicans to use a new House map that the party hopes will net them up to four seats in November – delivering another blow to Democrats’ efforts to push back against GOP redistricting.  In a 6-1 ruling, the high court declined a bid from groups challenging the map to temporarily halt the use of…

Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid 

10 June 2026 at 05:19
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I’m going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after polls closed.  “I want a law-and-order governor, and that law-and-order governor is going to…

Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid 

10 June 2026 at 05:19
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I’m going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after polls closed.  “I want a law-and-order governor, and that law-and-order governor is going to…

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

10 June 2026 at 05:14
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year’s marquee Senate races. Platner was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a sexting scandal and his alleged toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends have rocked his campaign and rattled…

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

10 June 2026 at 05:14
Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year’s marquee Senate races. Platner was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a sexting scandal and his alleged toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends have rocked his campaign and rattled…

Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race 

10 June 2026 at 04:46
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State’s top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face an uphill battle in a tough political…

Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race 

10 June 2026 at 04:46
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State’s top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face an uphill battle in a tough political…

Former Platner campaign aide: ‘The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it’ 

9 June 2026 at 14:26
A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in Maine — one day before Tuesday’s primary contest.  Former state Rep. Genevieve McDonald (D), who served as Platner’s political director from August to October of last year, argued in a Monday op-ed in The Washington Post that…

Former Platner campaign aide: ‘The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it’ 

9 June 2026 at 14:26
A former top aide of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign urged members of her party to consider voting for another contender in Maine — one day before Tuesday’s primary contest.  Former state Rep. Genevieve McDonald (D), who served as Platner’s political director from August to October of last year, argued in a Monday op-ed in The Washington Post that…

South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary tests Trump’s influence: 5 races to watch Tuesday

9 June 2026 at 11:00
The South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday will offer another key test of President Trump’s influence after the president suffered his first major statewide primary loss last week. Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) over the rest of a crowded GOP field, including top Republicans such as state Attorney General Alan Wilson, and Reps. Ralph Norman…

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