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Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race

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A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as two candidates battle for the chance to challenge five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, one of the GOP’s most vulnerable incumbents in the upcoming midterm elections. The race pits a centrist sitting governor, Janet Mills, against a progressive firebrand, Graham Platner, an oyster farmer, military veteran and … Read more

Illinois primary puts Democratic divides on display up and down the ballot

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Virtually all of the different battles simmering inside the Democratic Party this year are on display in Tuesday’s primaries in Illinois, where retirements by key House Democrats and the state’s senior senator opened new theaters for intraparty hostilities. Deep disagreements over issues like immigration and Israel policy, tactical battles over how best to take on … Read more

Pritzker flexes political muscle in Illinois Senate primary as 2028 buzz builds

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is unopposed for his party’s nomination as he seeks a third term steering the nation’s sixth-most populous state. But the billionaire governor and potential 2028 White House contender has plenty on the line as Illinois on Tuesday holds a slew of competitive … Read more

Illinois Senate primary race is test of Pritzker’s sway, Democrats’ views of ICE, outside spending

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The race to fill the seat of retiring Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin has been heating up in the days leading up to Tuesday’s 2026 Democratic primary and could set the tone for other midterm primaries on issues like President Trump’s deportation policies and outside spending. And another factor in the race is Gov. JB Pritzker’s … Read more

Chicago sees high voter turnout ahead of Illinois primary

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Chicago sees high voter turnout ahead of Illinois primary – CBS News Watch CBS News The Chicago Board of Elections says early voting numbers for Tuesday’s primary election are already higher than in previous midterm years. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss the state of Illinois’ Senate race. Source link

After Trump called for GOP Rep. Massie’s defeat, conservative groups spending over $5 million to try to oust him in May primary

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Outside groups are already spending more than $5 million in hopes of unseating GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky in a May primary after President Trump called for his defeat.  So far, federal campaign finance records show that anti-Massie forces have dominated much of the outside spending picture in the Kentucky contest where the congressman … Read more

Wife of former Gov Terry McAuliffe jumps into crowded Dem congressional primary race

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dorothy McAuliffe, the wife of former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, announced Wednesday that she is entering the Democratic primary race for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. “As a mom of five, grandmother, former State Department official & First Lady of Virginia, I’ve spent my life fighting for children, … Read more

Trump posts support for Massie primary challenger ahead of Kentucky visit

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump, who is backing challenger Ed Gallrein over incumbent GOP Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary, highlighted his endorsement again on Tuesday ahead of his planned Wednesday visit to the Bluegrass State. Trump then followed that up by targeting Massie again … Read more

Trump touts 5-0 sweep by endorsed candidates in Tuesday primary elections

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump took a bow Tuesday night for his 5-0 record for his endorsed candidates in the Republican elections held in Mississippi and Georgia. “March 10th election update: 5 wins, 0 losses,” an election night image posted to Truth Social blared. “President Trump endorsements 100%.” The … Read more