Primaries

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Arizona's Special Congressional Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight candidates will go before southern Arizona voters at the ballot box Tuesday in special congressional primaries to replace... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight candidates will go before southern Arizona voters at the ballot box Tuesday in special congressional primaries to replace longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died in March from complications from cancer treatment. The winners will represent their parties in... Read More

2025-06-25 20:41:22
by Dan McCue
Texas GOP Preparing to Challenge Open Primary System

AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican Party of Texas is preparing to challenge the state’s open primary system, asserting that the... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — The Republican Party of Texas is preparing to challenge the state’s open primary system, asserting that the change is the only way to protect the party’s platform, values and future. “Texas is red. Let’s keep it that... Read More

Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory in NYC's Democratic Mayoral Primary as Cuomo Concedes

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart who was virtually unknown when the contest began... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in New York's Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters across New York state on Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters across New York state on Tuesday will pick nominees in municipal primaries that include high-profile comeback bids in New York City by a former governor and a former congressman who both left office mired in scandal. At the top of... Read More

Who's That Knocking at Your Door? It's Anthony Weiner on a Comeback Tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine this: You’re home for the evening, winding down. There’s a knock at the door. Who’s... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine this: You’re home for the evening, winding down. There’s a knock at the door. Who’s there? It’s Anthony Weiner. And he wants your vote. Yes, that Weiner: The guy whose once-promising political career was derailed by... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Pennsylvania's State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania’s two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while voters across the commonwealth... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania’s two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while voters across the commonwealth will choose nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships. The election is a prelude to November, when voters could scramble partisan control... Read More

Trump-Endorsed Candidates Win Primary Races to Replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump -endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections... Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump -endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts. Republicans are expected to hold the seats... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Florida's Special Congressional Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their slender majority in... Read More

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Member of Progressive ‘Squad,’ Wins Democratic Primary in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a... Read More

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota. Omar successfully defended... Read More

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, Member of the Progressive 'Squad,' Faces Repeat Primary Challenge in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a... Read More

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, is trying to avoid the fate of two of... Read More

Wesley Bell Defeats ‘Squad’ Member Cori Bush. A Pro-Israel Group Spent $8.5M to Help Oust Her

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic... Read More

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis, marking the second time this year that one of the party’s incumbents has been ousted in... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Michigan's State Primaries

NEWAYGO, Mich. (AP) — While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus on Tuesday... Read More

NEWAYGO, Mich. (AP) — While Michigan remains one of the crown jewels of the fall presidential campaign, the focus on Tuesday turns to state primaries that may play a major role in deciding control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate and... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Missouri's State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — While a high-profile primary challenge in Missouri highlights a divide among Democrats, Republicans running for office in the state are showing just how united they are — at least when it comes to their loyalty to former... Read More

Trump-Backed Virginia State Sen. John McGuire Defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP Primary Recount

GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald... Read More

GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, a former Navy SEAL who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, on Thursday defeated conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good in a recount of the Republican primary results in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.... Read More

Utah Congressional Candidate Contests Election Results in State Supreme Court as Recount Begins

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With a recount underway, the closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District U.S. House seat is... Read More

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With a recount underway, the closely trailing Republican challenger for Utah's 2nd District U.S. House seat is contesting the primary election results in state Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake... Read More

Kari Lake Wins GOP Primary for Closely Watched Arizona Senate Race, Will Face Gallego in November

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against... Read More

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control. In Maricopa County, which includes metro... Read More

Kari Lake Aims to Win GOP Primary for Closely Watched Arizona Senate Race

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake is looking to easily win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up... Read More

PHOENIX (AP) — Kari Lake is looking to easily win the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Arizona on Tuesday, setting up a fierce battle against Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego for a seat that could be crucial to deciding Senate control. In Maricopa... Read More

George Latimer, Pro-Israel Centrist, Defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York Democratic Primary

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the... Read More

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman on Tuesday in a Democratic primary in suburban New York that highlighted the party’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza. With the victory, Latimer has ousted one of the most liberal voices... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Utah's State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-Trump Republicans lost their standard-bearer in the Senate when Sen. Mitt Romney announced he wouldn’t seek a second... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-Trump Republicans lost their standard-bearer in the Senate when Sen. Mitt Romney announced he wouldn’t seek a second term. On Tuesday, Utah voters will decide whether a similar brand of politics can still succeed in Republican primaries. Even... Read More

Bob Good Hopes Final Vote Count Will Put Him Ahead of Trump-Endorsed Challenger

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., is asking for “patience from the people of the 5th... Read More

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Conservative U.S. Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., is asking for “patience from the people of the 5th District over the coming weeks” as he hopes the final ballot count from Tuesday's primary will allow him to fend... Read More

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to Face GOP Newcomer Tim Sheehy in Election Key to Senate Control

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy cruised to victory in Montana’s primary election... Read More

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy cruised to victory in Montana’s primary election Tuesday, setting up a contentious November election that could tip the balance of power in the closely divided U.S. Senate.... Read More

Democratic Primary for DC Council Held Against Backdrop of Crime in the Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's Democratic primary in heavily Democratic Washington will largely focus on crime, policing and law enforcement — hot-button issues... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's Democratic primary in heavily Democratic Washington will largely focus on crime, policing and law enforcement — hot-button issues in a city where violent crime spiked dramatically last year. Although the numbers for homicides and carjackings are down so... Read More

New Jersey Democrats and Republicans Picking Senate, House Candidates Amid Menendez Corruption Trial

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democrats and Republicans decide their parties' standard-bearers Tuesday for the Senate amid the federal corruption... Read More

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democrats and Republicans decide their parties' standard-bearers Tuesday for the Senate amid the federal corruption trial in New York of New Jersey Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez, along with candidates for the presidency and House. Menendez,... Read More

Centrist Challenger Ousts Progressive Prosecutor in DA Race in Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County,... Read More

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Centrist district attorney candidate Nathan Vasquez has ousted the incumbent progressive prosecutor in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, after running a campaign in which he vowed to be tough on crime. One of District Attorney Mike... Read More

From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeaways From Tuesday's Primaries

The presidential primary may be decided, but election season marches on. Voters in several states, including Maryland and West Virginia, chose nominees Tuesday... Read More

The presidential primary may be decided, but election season marches on. Voters in several states, including Maryland and West Virginia, chose nominees Tuesday in critical races that could decide the balance of power on Capitol Hill next year. Here are some takeaways from... Read More

Primaries in Maryland and West Virginia Will Shape the Battle This Fall for a Senate Majority

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Voters across Maryland and West Virginia will decide key primary elections Tuesday with big implications in the fight for the... Read More

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Voters across Maryland and West Virginia will decide key primary elections Tuesday with big implications in the fight for the Senate majority this fall. At the same time, Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to project... Read More

One Man Was a Capitol Police Officer. The Other Rioted on Jan. 6. They're Both Running for Congress

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For Derrick Evans, being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol wasn’t enough. The former West... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For Derrick Evans, being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol wasn’t enough. The former West Virginia lawmaker wants to make his path to the halls of Congress permanent. On the other side of the metal... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Indiana's Presidential and State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries, but... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The race for the White House tops the ballot Tuesday in Indiana’s presidential and state primaries, but voters will also have to settle more competitive contests for governor, Congress and the state legislature. President Joe Biden and former President... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in New York's Special Congressional Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily.... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans’ majority could tighten by another vote after Tuesday’s special congressional election in Buffalo — at least, temporarily. Voters are choosing a replacement for Democrat Brian Higgins, a longtime House member who cited the “slow and frustrating” pace... Read More

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Pennsylvania's Presidential and State Primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries, a prelude to the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go before voters Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s presidential primaries, a prelude to the November general election, when the commonwealth is expected to once again play a critical role in the race for the... Read More

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