N.C. Senate’s top Republican concedes in primary decided by 23 votes

The top Republican in the North Carolina Senate conceded to his challenger Tuesday in a razor-thin primary race despite having President Donald Trump’s endorsement. Phil Berger, the state Senate president pro tempore for the past 15 years, congratulated his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page, in a race that went to a recount. “While this … Read more

Elizabeth Warren jumps into Democratic primary battles across the country

Sen. Elizabeth Warren took sides in two competitive Senate primaries on Thursday, part of a broadening play to reshape her party in a handful of important races — and push back on party leaders in one of the most critical battleground campaigns of 2026. The Massachusetts senator on Thursday backed state Sen. Zach Wahls in … Read more

Republicans lead Democrats in crowded California governor primary, poll shows

Republicans lead Democrats in crowded California governor primary, poll shows – CBS News Watch CBS News A new Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows two Republican candidates leading in the California gubernatorial primary election. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis. Source link

Elizabeth Warren endorses Nazi-tattooed Graham Platner in high-stakes Maine Senate primary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, is throwing her weight behind newcomer Graham Platner in Maine’s high-stakes Democratic primary in June — a pivotal showdown that will determine who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Warren’s endorsement, announced Wednesday in a video statement posted by Platner’s … Read more

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on winning Democratic Senate primary, Iran war stance and more

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has secured the Democratic nomination for Senate in her state, looking to fill the seat of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin. Stratton joins “The Takeout” to discuss her victory, the war with Iran and more. Source link

Which Illinois primary candidates spent the most money per vote in the 2026 election?

The road to the U.S. Capitol proved to be very expensive for some candidates in the Illinois primary elections. Ads, mailers and other campaign elements can cost millions. The CBS News Data Team analyzed vote totals and dollars spent by the top candidates and made some fascinating discoveries. In the race for U.S. Senate, the … Read more

Progressive influencer erupts after Illinois primary loss, drops profane Anti-Trump and Anti-ICE rant

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh closed out her failed Illinois congressional bid Tuesday night with an expletive-laced tirade against President Donald Trump and federal immigration authorities, telling supporters, “F— Trump, f— ICE, free Palestine.” The comments came at the end of her concession speech after losing the Illinois … Read more

County GOP in Texas will switch voting rules for the runoff after primary day chaos

The Republican Party in Dallas County, Texas, will switch back to a countywide voting system for the state’s May 26 runoff elections after voters experienced massive disruptions during the primary earlier this month due to the precinct-based system that was in place. In a statement on Tuesday announcing the decision, Dallas County Republican Party Chair … Read more