The A.I. Proxy Fight Roiling the Race for a New York House Seat

12 June 2026 at 08:00

Groups tied to OpenAI, Anthropic and other industry players have spent $16 million trying to pick the next member of Congress from Manhattan.

New York Primary Elections: What to Know and How to Vote

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By: Claire Fahy

12 June 2026 at 08:00

Several closely watched races are taking place in New York City and beyond. Nine days of early voting will precede Primary Day on June 23.

Among this year’s primary elections are several competitive races between Democrats in New York City.

Tom Steyer Spent $558 Million. What a Waste.

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By: Michelle Cottle

11 June 2026 at 16:44

Imagine what Tom Steyer could have done with all the money he wasted on another campaign.

Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections

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By: Jennifer Medina

11 June 2026 at 00:42

The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.

Graham Platner Tucked in His Shirt on Primary Night

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By: Jacob Gallagher

10 June 2026 at 21:38

On election night, the Democratic candidate from Maine wore a button-up, a deviation from the candidate’s unvarnished image.

Graham Platner, and his tucked-in dress shirt, on Tuesday night.

Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress

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By: Annie Karni

10 June 2026 at 21:14

The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.

Representative Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, at the Capitol earlier this year.

Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week

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By: Nick Corasaniti

10 June 2026 at 14:20

Winners in the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor and in a Democratic congressional primary have not yet been determined.

Voting in Belfast, Maine, on Tuesday. Arielle Greenberg, left, wore a hand-sewn skirt that she said she made from an American flag.

Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor

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By: Eduardo Medina · Emily Cochrane and Nick Madigan

10 June 2026 at 04:31

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, now head to a runoff in the Republican contest for governor. President Trump vowed to “fight” for Ms. Evette in the second round.

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette of South Carolina at a campaign rally on Monday.

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina

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By: Kellen Browning

10 June 2026 at 08:07

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

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By: Kellen Browning

10 June 2026 at 02:02

Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

Randy Villegas, a progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, defeated Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional District. He will face Representative David Valadao, the Republican incumbent.

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace

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By: Nick Corasaniti and Bayliss Wagner

10 June 2026 at 01:55

Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

Nancy Lacore, a former U.S. Navy admiral, is seeking a congressional seat in South Carolina after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired her last year.

Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race

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By: Jennifer Medina and Theodore Schleifer

9 June 2026 at 21:56

The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.

Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan has been a vocal supporter of Israel in the past.

The Good That Can Come From Platner’s Candidacy

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By: Bret Stephens

9 June 2026 at 19:09

The Senate race in Maine is a chance to do away with inconsistent standards applied according to political bias.

Maine Elections Test Democrats’ Support for Platner: What to Watch in Today’s Primaries

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By: Kellen Browning

9 June 2026 at 10:02

Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine who is seeking to challenge Senator Susan Collins in the fall, has been mired in scandals in recent weeks.

In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’

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By: Tim Balk · Alicia Anstead and Kathleen Tomaselli

8 June 2026 at 14:49

Many Democrats are sticking by their presumptive Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.

Graham Platner’s campaign has drawn large crowds of enthusiastic supporters in Maine, but many Democrats are anxious about his candidacy.

Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor

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By: Shawn Hubler

8 June 2026 at 03:54

Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.

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