US primary elections are underway to select candidates for the November midterm elections. Several races have taken unusual turns, including a Maine Senate race with a controversial Democratic candidate, a confusing Alaska Senate race with two Republican Dan Sullivans, and a Nebraska Senate race where the Democratic winner plans to withdraw.
US primary elections are underway, selecting candidates for the November midterms. Notable races include Maine's Senate seat, Alaska's dual 'Dan Sullivan' candidates, and Nebraska's Democratic primary winner vowing to withdraw.
Fairshake, a crypto industry super PAC, spent over $12 million to help Barry Moore win an Alabama Senate Republican runoff. This win highlights the industry's success in primaries to secure pro-crypto lawmakers, yet their key legislative goal, the CLARITY Act, remains stalled in the Senate.
Republican candidates backed by Donald Trump achieved significant victories in three Senate primary elections, though they encountered difficulties in other races in Georgia. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved stricter immigration laws, granting authorities broader detention powers and allowing for the establishment of deportation centers outside the bloc.
Republican primary elections saw significant wins for Trump-backed candidates in Alabama and Oklahoma, but challenges in Georgia where a Trump-endorsed candidate lost the gubernatorial primary. Meanwhile, the European Parliament approved stricter immigration laws.
VP JD Vance travels to Switzerland to sign a tentative deal ending the war with Iran. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh holds his first news conference amid rising inflation. Georgia Republicans nominate Rick Jackson for governor, and other primaries were held nationwide.
In Georgia's primaries, Donald Trump's endorsed Senate candidate Mike Collins won, advancing to face Jon Ossoff. However, Trump's preferred gubernatorial candidate, Burt Jones, lost to Rick Jackson. This marks a mixed result for Trump's influence in the midterm elections.
Donald Trump's endorsements are being tested in Republican primaries across four states and D.C. His backing faces challenges from massive campaign spending in Georgia, establishment figures in Alabama, and late endorsements in Oklahoma, while Democratic primaries reveal internal party divides.
Several US states and Washington DC are holding primary elections this week, a key step towards the November midterm elections. Races in Alabama, California, Georgia, and Oklahoma, as well as the capital, will select party candidates and test political sway, including President Trump's influence.
Oklahoma's Tuesday primary elections feature open races for U.S. Senate and governor, testing Donald Trump's influence in the deeply conservative state ahead of the November midterms. Trump's endorsement of Rep. Kevin Hern in the Senate race and his late backing of Mike Mazzei for governor highlight his role as party kingmaker.
Washington D.C. voters are choosing party nominees for mayor and congressional delegate in a primary election marked by the city's changing landscape under the Trump administration. Key races include the Democratic primary for mayor and delegate, with candidates focusing on issues like affordability, public safety, and home rule.
Washington D.C. voters are participating in primary elections for mayor and congressional delegate. The races are marked by significant changes under the Trump administration, with candidates focusing on issues of autonomy, affordability, and public safety.
The US conducted strikes on Iran after an American helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump blaming Iran. Meanwhile, primaries were held in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, and the House narrowly voted to allocate $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
The US and Iran engaged in retaliatory strikes following the downing of an Apache helicopter. Meanwhile, Tuesday's primaries in four states yielded key takeaways, and House Republicans passed a bill to fund ICE through the end of Trump's term.
South Carolina voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to narrow down candidates in key gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. Republicans are favored to maintain their decades-long statewide winning streak, with many contenders seeking endorsements from President Trump.
Israel and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other after exchanging missile fire, but tensions remain high with conditions that could lead to renewed hostilities. The situation reflects a rift between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over Lebanon, with Trump seeking de-escalation to facilitate negotiations with Iran.
Primaries in Maine, Nevada, and South Carolina will decide key nominees for Senate, Governor, and Congressional seats, with implications for Democratic control of the Senate and testing Trump's endorsement power.
The US Justice Department sent a federal prosecutor to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles amid Donald Trump's baseless claims of election rigging in California's primary elections, where key races remain undecided with 65% of votes counted.
Cryptocurrency industry-backed PACs, including Fairshake, spent millions supporting candidates in recent primaries across California, New Jersey, and South Dakota. A new PAC, Defend Developers, also launched to champion crypto builders.
California's gubernatorial primary is too close to call, with vote counting ongoing. Across the US, midterm primaries reveal key trends: Democratic desire for change, Trump's influence on GOP voters, and economic concerns. Key House and Senate races are set for November.
Two Korean-American incumbents, Dave Min (Democrat) and Young Kim (Republican), are projected to advance to the general election in California's primary elections. The state uses a 'Top Two Primary' system where the top two vote-getters advance regardless of party affiliation.
California's gubernatorial primary remains undecided, with Steve Hilton leading for Republicans and Xavier Becerra for Democrats. US primary elections revealed trends for the November midterms, including voter concerns about the economy and Donald Trump's influence.
Democrats faced a split screen in primary races, balancing a leftward-shifting base with electability concerns. Super PAC spending played a significant role, with groups like VoteVets and American Priorities influencing outcomes, particularly in races involving Israel policy.
California Democrats' strategy to redraw congressional maps for potential gains faces a primary test. While some districts show promise, others risk Democratic vote-splitting, potentially hindering their November ballot prospects.
