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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.

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

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

10 June 2026 at 05:44
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

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Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada celebrating in Las Vegas after winning the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday.

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina

10 June 2026 at 02:46
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

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Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, in Washington in February.

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

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.

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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

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.

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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.

Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer

10 June 2026 at 01:47
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.

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Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race

10 June 2026 at 01:04
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

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Representative Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will compete in November.

House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill

10 June 2026 at 00:30
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.

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The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.

Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat

10 June 2026 at 00:13
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.

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Representative Doris Matsui at the state Democratic convention in February.

Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds

9 June 2026 at 10:03
American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections.

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American Bridge is kicking off a roughly $50 million advertising campaign targeting Republicans in more than a dozen House districts and four Senate races.

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

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.

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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.

A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham’s Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary

Once one of President Trump’s fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?

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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, left, and President Trump.
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