Rep. Nancy Mace, a controversial figure in South Carolina politics, finished a distant fifth in the Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain. Her campaign was marked by shifting alliances and controversial statements, including remarks about naturalized citizens and past accusations against a runoff candidate.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins labels Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller 'unserious' for criticizing the federal response to the New World Screwworm outbreak in Texas, accusing him of making dangerous suggestions amid a critical containment effort.
Randy Feenstra, a candidate endorsed by US President Donald Trump, lost the Republican primary for governor in Iowa to businessman Zach Lahn by less than one percent. Despite this loss, Trump's influence within the Republican Party remains strong, as evidenced by other endorsements in various races.
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, wins the Republican primary runoff for the Texas Senate seat over incumbent John Cornyn, despite facing scandals, and will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
David Brock Smith won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon, setting up a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jeff Merkley. Voters also rejected a gas tax increase and re-selected Christine Drazan for the gubernatorial rematch against Tina Kotek.
Rep. Thomas Massie faces a costly primary challenge in Kentucky, backed by Donald Trump and pro-Israel groups who oppose his stance on foreign policy. Massie is running against Ed Gallrein, who has received significant funding from Israel lobby organizations.
The Kentucky House primary between Rep. Thomas Massie and Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump, is now the most expensive in US history, with over $34m spent, largely by pro-Israel groups targeting Massie's dissent.
President Trump is campaigning against Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's Republican primary, backing challenger Ed Gallrein. Massie, known for his independent streak, faces a tough fight fueled by Trump's endorsements and significant spending.
Pete Hegseth, a defense official, campaigned for Ed Gallrein, a challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie, ahead of Kentucky's Republican primary. Hegseth's appearance, framed as personal, blurs lines between government and party, potentially boosting Massie's profile.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana Republican primary after facing criticism from Donald Trump supporters for voting to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial. He failed to advance to a runoff, highlighting Trump's continued influence in the party.
In Louisiana's Republican primary, Representative Julia Letlow, endorsed by Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s PAC, defeated Senator Bill Cassidy. Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in 2021, came last. Letlow and John Fleming will advance to a runoff.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost the Louisiana Republican primary, failing to advance to the runoff. The defeat is seen as a victory for Donald Trump, who had endorsed a challenger, Julia Letlow, after Cassidy voted to convict Trump following the January 6th Capitol insurrection.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost the Louisiana Republican primary, failing to advance to the runoff. The race was seen as a test of Donald Trump's influence, with Trump backing challenger Julia Letlow, who will now face John Fleming.
Representative James Baird won the Republican primary for Indiana's 4th district on Tuesday after receiving an endorsement from Donald Trump and supportive spending from a crypto-backed PAC.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race
