President Trump is reportedly considering endorsing both Republican candidates, Pam Evette and Alan Wilson, in a closely watched South Carolina gubernatorial primary runoff. This move aims to appease conservative activists supporting Wilson and avoid alienating either faction.
Senator Tommy Tuberville is facing a residency challenge in his bid for Alabama governor, with opponents questioning if he meets the state's seven-year residency requirement. Property records and voting history show ties to Florida, while his campaign points to an Auburn home and tax returns.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) secured a significant victory in local elections, winning 12 out of 16 mayoral and gubernatorial races, including in Busan. The DPK also maintained its parliamentary majority by winning nine out of 14 vacant National Assembly seats.
Seven former Gyeongbuk Provincial Council members have won mayoral and county executive elections in the recent local elections. Notable victories include a former councilor defeating an incumbent and a rematch where a candidate avenged a previous loss.
California's gubernatorial primary remains too close to call as mail-in ballots are counted. Early results show a tight race between Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. Several other Democratic candidates have conceded.
California's jungle primary system could see Republicans advance in the governor's race despite the state's Democratic leanings. Key House races, including Nancy Pelosi's former seat, and the impact of new redistricting maps are also in focus.
Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, is navigating political backlash over her 2020 pandemic-era health mandates. Her opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, is leveraging this history while facing his own scrutiny regarding his past pandemic-related business activities.
Congressman Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor after four women accused him of sexual misconduct, including harassment and rape. Swalwell denies the allegations, vowing to defend himself legally while stepping away from the primary race.
