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Emfri1188 / Wikimedia (CC0)Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Gubernatorial Primary, Faces Amy Acton in November
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy secured the Republican nomination for Ohio governor by defeating business owner Casey Putsch. He will face Democrat Amy Acton, a former state health director, in a closely contested general election. In the Senate race, incumbent Republican Jo…
Puppetmapperyt1 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Democrats Support Candidates Amid Accusations of Extremist Ties
Democrats are backing Graham Platner in a Maine Senate race following Janet Mills' withdrawal. Platner, an oyster farmer and veteran, faces scrutiny over past tattoos and social media posts. Party favorability ratings remain low according to recent polls.
Eric Haynes for the Office of the Governor of Massachusetts / Wikimedia (Public domain)Georgia Senate and Governor Races Show Competition Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Georgia's primary voting is underway for the 2026 midterms, with Republicans yet to unify behind candidates in the Senate and governor races. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff holds a fundraising lead and polling advantages in potential matchups. The state's political landscape remai…
repmobrooks / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr; Nate Morris Exits Kentucky Senate Primary
President Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. Nate Morris exited the race and stated he would join the Trump administration. The seat is being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader.
inquisitr.comTrump Asks Kentucky Senate Candidate to Join Administration, Endorses Rival
Republican Nate Morris withdrew from the Kentucky Senate race after President Donald Trump requested he serve in the administration as an ambassador. Trump subsequently endorsed Rep. Andy Barr for the seat. Morris, previously critical of rivals linked to retiring Sen. Mitch McCon…
repmobrooks / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Trump Endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the Kentucky Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Trump also asked rival candidate Nate Morris to drop out, with Morris agreeing to join the Trump administration. The endorsement comes w…
Usa TodayMaine Governor Janet Mills Suspends US Senate Campaign Citing Lack of Funds
Maine Governor Janet Mills announced she is suspending her Democratic primary campaign for the US Senate due to insufficient financial resources. This move clears the path for Graham Platner, a political newcomer leading in polls, to become the Democratic nominee against Republic…