Mamdani-backed socialist prevails in crowded primary to replace retiring rep

New wave of Democrats emerges as far-left candidates surge in primaries Former Libertarian presidential candidate Austin Petersen analyzes the growing influence of Democratic socialist candidates in New York primaries, actively supported by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Petersen argues that the Democratic establishment is “clearly running scared” from this movement, which he sees as a coordinated … Read more

What led to Starmer’s resignation as U.K. prime minister and who will likely replace him

Keir Starmer announced he’s resigning as U.K. prime minister less than two years after he led the Labour Party to a general election victory. Now, Andy Burnham has emerged as the frontrunner to replace him. CBS News’ Inaya Iman explains what led to Starmer’s resignation and why Burnham is likely to be the country’s next … Read more

Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his resignation?

London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he was resigning, less than two years after he led his center-left Labour Party to a commanding general election victory.  Starmer vowed an “orderly transition” that should see a new prime minister in place by September, if not much sooner, after months of mounting public … Read more

Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore projected to win runoff in Alabama GOP Senate primary, aiming to replace Tuberville

Washington — Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican Senate runoff in Alabama on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating political newcomer and U.S. Navy SEAL Jared Hudson.  Moore and Hudson vied for the nomination in Tuesday’s runoff after no candidate was able to secure 50% of the votes in last month’s primary. At the time, … Read more

South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jenny Honeycutt, a business owner, and Mark Smith, a state legislator, advanced in a crowded GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Tuesday evening. Because no candidate garnered more than 50% of the vote needed to win outright, the primary now heads to a … Read more

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on Tuesday evening amid a crowded Democratic primary to fill a congressional vacancy left behind by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. Because no candidate … Read more

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s gubernatorial primary comes to a close Tuesday as voters choose from an extensive field of candidates hoping to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The end of the voting period, which began in early May, concludes a chaotic contest without a clear front-runner. Candidates tried to elbow each other out in … Read more

California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in the state wrestling with who to vote for in the race’s closing days. Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign … Read more

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trump-backed Republican Jon Bonck won the GOP runoff Tuesday for Texas’ 38th Congressional District, putting him on track to succeed Rep. Wesley Hunt in a solidly Republican Houston-area seat. Bonck defeated Shelly deZevallos, a pilot and president of the West Houston Airport, after finishing far ahead of … Read more