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The HillSouth Carolina Holds Senate and Gubernatorial Primaries
Voters in South Carolina cast ballots Tuesday in Republican and Democratic primaries for a U.S. Senate seat and the governor's office. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT.
abcnews.go.comFour states hold primaries Tuesday including Maine Senate and two governor races
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota go to the polls Tuesday. Maine’s Senate primary and open governor contests in Maine and South Carolina are the most competitive races on the ballot.
nationalobserver.comVoters in Four States Decide Senate, House, and Governor Primary Races
Primaries are underway in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota for U.S. Senate, House, and governor seats. Outcomes will shape November general election matchups.
winnipegfreepress.comSouth Carolina voters narrow candidates for governor and Senate
Voters on Tuesday will select nominees in the Republican and Democratic primaries for governor and U.S. Senate. Republicans are seeking to continue a long streak of statewide victories.
winnipegfreepress.comNevada Holds Primaries for Governor, Congressional Seats
Registered Republicans and Democrats in Nevada vote Tuesday in primaries for governor and two U.S. House seats. The contests include a competitive Republican race for an open northern district and a Democratic contest to challenge the incumbent Republican governor.
pbs.orgTrump-Endorsed Candidates Win Key Races; Democrats Face Primary Challenges in Six States
House, governor and mayoral primary elections took place Tuesday in six states. Results indicated support for some incumbents and Democratic establishment candidates while also highlighting limits on the influence of presidential endorsements.
foxnews.comVote counting underway in six state gubernatorial primaries
Ballots are being tallied in gubernatorial primaries across six U.S. states. Results are viewed by some as an early indicator for November midterm elections.
nbcnews.comDemocrat and Republican Advance in Primary for Open Congressional Seat
Democrat Marni von Wilpert and Republican Jim Desmond received the most votes in a primary election for a vacant U.S. House seat. Both candidates will proceed to the general election.
Al JazeeraVoters Head to Polls in Six States for Primaries
Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota cast ballots Tuesday in state and local primary contests. California features the largest number of races, including contests for governor and Los Angeles mayor.
Al JazeeraCalifornia House Primaries Shape Democratic Challenges to Republican Incumbents
Proposition 50 has created several key races in which Democrats will select candidates to face Republican incumbents viewed as vulnerable. Other contests feature generational challenges between candidates.
foxnews.comSix States Hold Primaries as California Voters Choose Top Two Governor Candidates
Voters in six states, including California, go to the polls Tuesday in primary elections. In California, the top two candidates in the governor's race will advance to the November ballot under the state's top-two primary system.
Al JazeeraVoters in Six States Hold Primaries to Set November Field
Primary elections are underway in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. The contests will determine nominees for House, Senate and governor races ahead of the fall midterms.
foxnews.comVoters in Six States Hold Primaries to Set November Matchups
Primaries are scheduled Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. The contests will determine general-election candidates for governor, Senate and House seats.
AxiosDemocratic primaries test progressive and moderate candidates
Voters in at least six states decide Tuesday between progressive and moderate candidates in Democratic primaries. The outcomes will shape party strategy for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential race.
winnipegfreepress.comVoters in Six States Head to Polls for Primary Elections
Primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota will set November matchups for governor, Senate and House seats. California's contest to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom is the largest race on the ballot.
Nbc NewsHouse Incumbents Face Primary Challenges in Multiple States
Four House members have lost re-election bids this year. About a dozen more face primary contests in the coming months.
NprTexas Republican primary results advance one Senate candidate and open another contest
Voters in Texas completed one Senate primary and set the stage for a second contest. The outcomes determine which candidates will appear on the November ballot.
Nbc NewsDemocrat Johnny Garcia Wins Texas 35th District Primary
NBC News projects Democrat Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Texas 35th Congressional District primary. The district was redrawn by Republicans and stretches from Austin to San Antonio.
nypost.comTexas Runoff Elections Underway for Senate and Other Races
Voters in Texas decide nominees in several runoff contests on May 26, 2026. The races include a Senate primary matchup and contests for attorney general and a U.S. House seat.
nypost.comDSA-Backed Candidates Win or Advance in Five-State Primaries
More than a dozen candidates endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America won, are projected to win, or advanced in primaries held last week across five states. Both Republican and Democratic officials have commented on the results.
FortuneProgressive candidate wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia congressional seat by 15 points
A state representative won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. House seat in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The candidate finished 15 points ahead of the nearest rival despite endorsements for other candidates from the mayor, city party, and several House members.
thequint.comRepublican Primary Wins Reported in Three States
Republican primary victories occurred in Kentucky, Louisiana and Indiana. A political team expressed confidence after the results.
winnipegfreepress.comPrimaries Held in Six States Set Up Midterm Matchups
Voters in six states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. Results established several general election contests and highlighted the reach of presidential endorsements within both parties.
Washington ExaminerTuesday Primaries Produce Runoffs and Incumbent Defeat in Several States
Voters in multiple states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. Several races advanced to runoffs while one incumbent lost outright.
RealClearPoliticsKentucky Primary Results Draw Attention Among Tuesday Elections
Kentucky held primaries on Tuesday alongside contests in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Observers focused on the Kentucky races as the most closely watched.
NprTrump-Backed Candidates Win Several Republican Primaries
President Trump supported candidates who defeated several Republican incumbents in primaries held Tuesday across multiple states. The contests included House and Senate races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas.
Washington ExaminerPennsylvania Holds Primary Elections for Congressional and Statewide Races
Pennsylvania voters will select nominees for all 17 U.S. House seats and several statewide offices on May 19. The governor and lieutenant governor are running for reelection.
Georgia Holds Primary Elections for Senate, Governor and Court Seats
Voters in Georgia go to the polls Tuesday for Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor. Democrats seek to win two seats on the state supreme court.
usatoday.comIndiana Primary Results Signal Challenge for Incumbent Lawmaker
Voters in Indiana cast ballots in the state's primary election on May 6, 2026. The outcome in one congressional race has drawn attention as an indicator for an incumbent lawmaker facing opposition. RealClearPolitics reported the results as potentially significant for the lawmaker…
nbcnews.comHundreds of Democratic Candidates Compete in 2026 Party Primaries
Hundreds of Democratic candidates are running in party primaries this year to secure nominations for the November election. The primaries will determine nominees for congressional and other races across the country. The electoral impact of disagreements involving the American Isr…
upi.comTrump Endorses Challengers Who Defeat Most Indiana Republican State Senators
President Trump endorsed a slate of challengers in Indiana's primary who defeated five of the seven state senators he targeted after they opposed a redistricting plan. The effort followed an earlier defeat for the president on the issue and involved more than $8.3 million in spen…
Washington ExaminerGeorgia Democrats Establish Campaign Operations Center for Governor's Race Before Primaries
Georgia Democrats have established a war room to counter Republican candidates in the governor's race, focusing on key issues like costs and health care. The move comes days before early voting begins in the state's open primaries. An election forecaster recently shifted Georgia…