Tagged: 2026 primary elections

Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today
2026 primary elections

Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today

The NPR Network | Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor.
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor
Georgia is a swing state where both Democrats and Republicans are deciding the direction their parties will take in the fall in races for the Senate and the governor's mansion.
Sarah Kallis | May 20, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary
Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary
In a major victory for President Trump, his hand-picked challenger, Ed Gallrein, beat out U.S. House Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky House GOP primary, ending Massie's reelection bid.
Sylvia Goodman | May 19, 2026, 11:57 PM UTC
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district.
Jason Breslow | May 14, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC
Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
Oregon's most unexpected gubernatorial candidate? A pencil with a point
Oregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.
Dirk VanderHart | May 11, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year
Here's a look at the 36 races for governor this year
The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.
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