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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican
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Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid
Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senat
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Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.
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5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine
Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His
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5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine
Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year.
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Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District
No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice v
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Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff
State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of eliminat
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Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, now head to a runoff in the Republican contest for governor. President T
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Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff
The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for gover
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Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
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Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
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Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19
The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the r
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Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department
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Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election
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Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.
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Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Na
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Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favo
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5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine
Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.
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House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.
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G.M. Plans to Develop Energy Storage Batteries as E.V. Sales Flag
The carmaker will follow Tesla in making components for large batteries used by electric utilities, data centers and other businesses to han
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U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
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When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may
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Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Two sets of lawyers noted that while senior department officials said the fund would not move forward, they declined to offer assurances tha
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