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Los Angeles mayoral race narrows to Bass, Raman with Pratt loss

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and Democrat Nithya Raman are projected to face off to lead the country's second largest city this November,...

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Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partners

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Thursday denied parts of a New York Times report on new claims from past girlfriends, suggesting...

04.06.2026 1

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Women romantically linked to Platner describe 'toxic,' 'unsettling' conduct: New York Times

Several women who were romantically involved with Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner described their relationships to The New York Times...

04.06.2026 4

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House Democrats' campaign arm adds 4 candidates to program for top challengers

The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Thursday announced four new names for its program dedicated to supporting challengers who could flip key...

04.06.2026 3

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Trump strikes out in Iowa race; California governor's primary too close to call: 5 takeaways

Voters in half a dozen states on Tuesday cast primary ballots in races that could determine control of Congress this fall, with the marquee primaries...

03.06.2026 10

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Key questions linger as California wraps up primaries

The closely watched primaries for California governor and Los Angeles mayor were too close to call early Wednesday as half a dozen states held key...

03.06.2026 10

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Tense California governor's race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday

Voters in half a dozen states will vote in primaries on Tuesday, with the spotlight on the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Democrats...

02.06.2026 10

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Rubio, Vance neck-and-neck in 2028 GOP matchup: Poll

Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are neck-and-neck in a new poll on a hypothetical Republican presidential primary as chatter...

28.05.2026 10

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Buttigieg leads crowded 2028 Democratic field in new poll

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is leading in new polling on a hypothetical Democratic presidential primary as the party seeks a new...

28.05.2026 10

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Crockett scores proxy win over Talarico in House race

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) scored a proxy win in Tuesday’s Texas primary runoffs over state Rep. James Talarico, who beat her out in the...

27.05.2026 10

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Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from Texas's primary runoffs

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)...

26.05.2026 6

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Allred defeats Johnson in Texas Democratic House primary runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’s newly drawn 33rd...

26.05.2026 5

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Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken...

26.05.2026 5

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Garcia beats Texas Democrat accused of antisemitism in House primary runoff

Democrat Johnny Garcia is projected to win his House primary runoff in Texas, defeating a candidate that came under fire for remarks seen as...

26.05.2026 5

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Paxton defeats Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), with a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, is projected to beat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)...

26.05.2026 5

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Middleton wins GOP nod in Texas attorney general primary runoff

Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) is projected to defeat Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) in a primary runoff for the GOP nod to succeed Texas Attorney...

26.05.2026 4

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Green loses Texas Democratic House primary runoff to Menefee

Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) is projected to defeat Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) in a Democratic primary runoff for the Houston-based 18th...

26.05.2026 7

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South Carolina Senate blocks redistricting plan in blow to Trump

South Carolina senators on Tuesday voted against a plan to advance a new congressional map, putting a pin in the state's GOP-led redistricting push...

26.05.2026 8

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Wasserman Schultz running in redrawn Florida district

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) announced Friday she’s running for another term in Congress in a new district after GOP-led redistricting...

22.05.2026 10

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Trump-backed Moore heads to runoff against Hudson in Alabama GOP Senate primary

The Republican primary for Senate in Alabama is projected to head to a runoff between Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) and U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson,...

20.05.2026 6

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Kotek, Drazan set for rematch in Oregon governor's race

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) is set for a rematch against Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in the race for governor of the Beaver State, Decision...

19.05.2026 5

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Tuberville, Jones to face off in race for Alabama governor's mansion

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is projected to face off this fall against former Sen. Doug Jones (D) in the race for governor of deep red Alabama,...

19.05.2026 5

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Trump-backed Barr poised to replace McConnell after Kentucky GOP Senate primary victory

Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Kentucky, putting him on a glidepath to replace retiring Sen. Mitch...

19.05.2026 4

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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate GOP runoff, in blow to Cornyn

President Trump has endorsed state Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas' high-stakes Senate race, snubbing incumbent senior Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)...

19.05.2026 10

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Cassidy faces tough Senate primary challenge in Louisiana

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), long targeted by President Trump, is in the fight of his political life. Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state...

13.05.2026 20

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Nebraska secretary of state loses GOP primary

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen (R) is projected to lose his slot as the state’s top elections official to a primary challenger, according to...

12.05.2026 5

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Ricketts, Osborn set for November Senate showdown, with Democrat expected to drop bid

Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) is set for a general election showdown against independent Dan Osborn, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. Osborn,...

12.05.2026 5

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Pillen, Walz to square off in Nebraska governor race

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is projected to face off this fall against former state Sen. Lynne Walz (D) for another term leading the Cornhusker...

12.05.2026 6

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These are the Southern red states moving to redistrict after Supreme Court ruling

Red states in the South are seeking to advance the GOP’s goal of keeping the House majority this fall by redrawing their congressional maps in the...

10.05.2026 20

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Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum...

09.05.2026 20

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Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling

Virginia Democrats on Friday asked the state Supreme Court for a stay on its ruling that threw out last month’s referendum on redistricting in the...

08.05.2026 10

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South Carolina state House leaves door open for redistricting

Republicans in the South Carolina state House voted on Wednesday to extend their legislative calendar, leaving the door open to drawing new...

07.05.2026 20

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The billionaire candidate boom

Billionaires in both parties loom large over the political landscape, and more are jumping into the ring with high-profile runs for office during this...

07.05.2026 20

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California governor's debate devolves into bickering as primary nears

As candidates for governor of California struggle to stand out in their bids to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), a Wednesday debate saw deep policy...

06.05.2026 8

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Bass spars with primary challengers at LA mayor's debate

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) sparred in a feisty debate with her primary challengers over how to handle wildfires, homelessness and immigration in...

06.05.2026 9

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Key takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections in Indiana, Ohio

Indiana voters cast their ballots in a slate of state Senate primaries that surged into the national spotlight amid President Trump’s push for red...

05.05.2026 7

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Mrvan, Regnitz set for November House matchup in Indiana

Democrat Rep. Frank Mrvan (Ind.) is set to face off this fall against Republican Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz in what’s expected to be...

05.05.2026 8

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Ramaswamy, Acton to show down in Ohio governor's race

Republican billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health director, are set for a showdown in the November general election...

05.05.2026 7

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Husted, Brown to face off in Ohio Senate election

Sen. Jon Husted (R) and former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) are projected to win their primaries for Senate in Ohio on Tuesday, teeing up a November...

05.05.2026 9

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Carson fends off Democratic challengers in Indiana House primary

Incumbent Rep. André Carson (D-Ind.) fended off primary challengers to win the Democratic primary for his Indianapolis-area House seat, according to...

05.05.2026 6

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Republicans argue financial advantage will help protect House majority in midterms

Republicans’ House campaign arm is arguing that, six months out from election day, its financial advantage over Democrats will help protect the...

05.05.2026 20

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Trump’s redistricting revenge push faces test in Indiana

A slate of primary elections for the state Legislature in Indiana on Tuesday offer a key test of President Trump's influence as he seeks to oust the...

05.05.2026 20

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Platner pulls out of all primary debates after Mills exits Maine Senate race

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is pulling out of upcoming Democratic primary debates after Gov. Janet Mills (D), his main party rival for the...

01.05.2026 10

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Democrats coalesce around Platner as Mills exits Maine Senate race

Democrats are coalescing around progressive political outsider Graham Platner and his bid to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine...

30.04.2026 8

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Becerra, Steyer battle for momentum at California governor's debate

Top candidates for governor in California are battling to break through with less than a week before voters are set to receive ballots, as Democrats...

30.04.2026 10

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Redistricting war draws to a close: A look at GOP, Democratic gains

Voters in Virginia last week approved a new, Democratic-friendly congressional map that could tip the fight for House control in the midterms, but...

29.04.2026 20

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California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate

California gubernatorial candidates struggled to break through on the debate stage Tuesday, as Democrats look to capitalize on former Rep. Eric...

28.04.2026 10

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Georgia governor candidates clash in debates as early voting starts

Candidates for governor in Georgia faced off Monday in a pair of party debates as early voting kicked off in the Peach State. On the Republican stage...

27.04.2026 10

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Becerra, Steyer jostle for front-runner status in ‘fluid’ California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer are jostling for Democratic front-runner status in the primary...

25.04.2026 20

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5 takeaways from first major California governor's debate after Swalwell exit

Six candidates running for California governor squared off on the debate stage Wednesday, yet the forum may have created more questions than answers...

22.04.2026 10

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