Maine resolves ranked choice primaries, setting up the governor’s race and a key House contest

Maine’s major primaries were resolved early Friday morning after the state tabulated its ranked choice votes: Democrat Hanna Pingree will face off against Republican Bobby Charles in the race for governor, while Democrat Matt Dunlap will advance to the general election in the pivotal 2nd Congressional District race, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this … Read more

Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs and more primaries to watch today

Washington — Voters are casting their ballots in three states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday, including a high-profile runoff race to take on Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and GOP runoffs in the Georgia governor’s race and the Alabama Senate race. Here are the major races to watch on Tuesday:  Georgia runoff in … Read more

Trump tests and looming battleground races highlight Tuesday’s primaries

President Donald Trump’s endorsement will once again be put to the test in multiple Republican primaries on Tuesday, which will also mark the kickoff of major general election campaigns for Senate and governor in battleground Georgia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Voters head to the … Read more

Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital

WASHINGTON — Voters in the nation’s capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and the district’s delegate to Congress, an election taking place as Washington undergoes major change under President Donald Trump’s administration. The primary marks the first time in a generation that D.C. residents will vote for a … Read more

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It’s his latest ‘MAGA’ pick in Republican primaries

ATLANTA — Days before the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia, President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins over former football coach Derek Dooley, putting his stamp of approval on another loyalist who some conservatives believe could be a risky bet in November. The Republican candidates are competing Tuesday for the chance to take … Read more

Maine’s race for governor heads to ranked choice tallies in both primaries

The Democratic and Republican primaries for governor of Maine are both up in the air, with a broad field of candidates competing and Maine’s ranked choice voting system adding another layer of complexity. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. No candidate in either primary will get … Read more

Breaking down South Carolina’s primaries with Trump’s endorsement looming large in governor’s race

Breaking down South Carolina’s primaries with Trump’s endorsement looming large in governor’s race – CBS News Watch CBS News South Carolina’s governor’s race is in focus on this primary day where Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has the backing of President Trump in a crowded field that includes Rep. Nancy Mace. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports. … Read more

Graham Platner and big races for governor: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

Two free-for-all primaries for governor in Maine and South Carolina are the most competitive races on the ballot in Tuesday’s primaries, while Maine’s Senate race has captured national attention as voters head to the polls in those states, as well as Nevada and North Dakota. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to … Read more