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Republicans Thought They Owned ‘Values.’ Not Anymore.
A new politics of morality is rising in the Democratic Party.
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The Supreme Court Doesn’t Own the Constitution
It starts with “We the people” for a reason.
Why Complete Election Results in Maine Could Take More Than a Week
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.
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California’s Excuses Are Damaging Faith in Government
Taking a week to count votes is doing it wrong.
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Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
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.
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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.
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Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.
Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada celebrating in Las Vegas after winning the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday.
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Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, in Washington in February.
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Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
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.
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Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
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.
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Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer
Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.
Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.
Representative Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will compete in November.
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House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.
The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.
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Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.
Representative Doris Matsui at the state Democratic convention in February.
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Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
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.
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