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Graham Platner Tucked in His Shirt on Primary Night

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.

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

Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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

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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Nithya Raman campaigns in downtown Los Angeles ahead of the mayoral primary last month.
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