William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:27:31 +0000 William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.: John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:49:28 +0000 Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race.: Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:34:53 +0000 In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly.: Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:39:48 +0000 Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.: Missouri Voters Reject Measure to Limit Their Ballot Box Powers
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:17:34 +0000 The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts.: Kansas Voters Crush a Measure to Elect Supreme Court Judges
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:09:34 +0000 The rejection of a measure to begin electing justices was a victory for abortion rights groups who defended the Kansas high court’s ruling that abortion was protected in the state constitution.: Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:47:38 +0000 Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control.: Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:04:59 +0000 Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November.: Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:02:45 +0000 The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.: Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:48:31 +0000 Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November.: Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Club Near Los Angeles
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:46:47 +0000 The man appeared to be observing “security-planning activities” on Sunday at the club in Rancho Palos Verdes, the authorities said. The president was scheduled to speak there on Tuesday night.: What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:51:03 +0000 A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.: The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:31:12 +0000: Here are 5 big moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:28:56 +0000: 5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:15:08 +0000 Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.: Counties to Watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:05:05 +0000 Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens.: Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Outbreak From Its Restaurants
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:02:23 +0000 The Minnesota Department of Health said it had identified 110 salmonella cases in this outbreak, and the F.D.A. is also investigating.: 5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:15:37 +0000 Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism.: Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:35:10 +0000 The Richmond-area district was going to be one of the country’s most competitive in November, before a court threw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map. Ms. Taylor faces Representative Rob Wittman in November.: Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:21:22 +0000 The decision by Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee, to leave the race was the third recent withdrawal by a Democratic Senate candidate in a red state.: Luria Wins House Primary in Virginia, Setting Up a Rematch With Kiggans
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:36:19 +0000 Elaine Luria will face Jennifer Kiggans, the Republican incumbent who defeated her in 2022, in the highly competitive Virginia Beach-area seat. Both are Navy veterans.: El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:21:08 +0000 The progressive Democrat has consistently had large leads over Representative Haley Stevens, despite debates about which candidate will be more electable in November.: What Was on the Minds of Michigan Voters? Many Cited the Economy and Trump.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:17:20 +0000 As they cast ballots in the Democratic Senate primary, voters said they were concerned about data centers, health care, Israel and the war with Iran.: AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:43:14 +0000 Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.: Haley Stevens’s accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:14:58 +0000: When to Expect Results in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Washington and Kansas
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:16 +0000 Voters will cast ballots in several primaries. Results will most likely be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.: Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:28 +0000 The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their records clean.”: Maryland Lawmakers Back Amendment Giving Democrats 2028 Advantage
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:03:51 +0000 The measure, which will go before voters in November, would make it easier for Democrats to redraw congressional maps and possibly pick up one seat.: To prevail, Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:08:04 +0000: Abdul El-Sayed wants to find out whether a progressive can win in Michigan.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:07:04 +0000: Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:03 +0000 Opponents of the new map, which was redrawn to benefit Republicans, had gathered signatures seeking a statewide vote. The issue could now move to the courts.: Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:36:44 +0000 Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told President Trump that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.: A centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:03 +0000: When Is My State’s Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:38 +0000: Officials Say They’ve Found the Cause of a Fire That Devastated L.A.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:07:39 +0000 The 2025 Eaton fire, which killed 19 people and destroyed the Altadena community, began at an inactive tower belonging to Southern California Edison, officials said.: Parts of Trump’s New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:08:27 +0000 Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.: Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump’s Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:04:13 +0000 Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn’t happened.: An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:20:37 +0000 Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.: What to Watch in Michigan’s High-Stakes Primary Elections
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0000 A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.: Democrats and Republicans Battle to Reshape Congress in 2026 Midterms
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:55:22 +0000: What to Watch in Washington State’s Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a Challenge
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:20:43 +0000 Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate Democrat, is going head-to-head with candidates to her right and her left in a battleground district.: An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa’s Cities
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:41:17 +0000 The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.: Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:15:22 +0000 Todd Blanche’s nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.: What to Watch in the Kansas Primaries: Can Republicans Flip a Governor’s Mansion?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:20:18 +0000 Republicans see the marquee race to lead the state as perhaps their best chance this year to win a governorship held by Democrats.: What to Watch in Missouri’s Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:19:27 +0000 Former Representative Cori Bush, a member of the progressive “squad,” is trying to defeat Representative Wesley Bell, a moderate who ousted her two years ago.: What to Watch in Virginia’s First Primary Since Redistricting Battle
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:19:59 +0000 Redistricting turmoil started, then ended, the campaigns of several Democratic hopefuls and pushed others into more competitive races than they anticipated.: Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Poses a Test for a Divided Party
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:24:26 +0000: Here’s the latest.
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