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www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
US news

House Republican Don Bacon Puts Down Right-Wing Challenge in a Biden District

Don Bacon, a mainstream Republican, won a primary challenge from a right-wing candidate in a competitive district won by President Biden in 2020. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 days ago
US news

W. Va. AG known for opposing Obama and Biden policies wins GOP primary for governor

West Virginia's Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the GOP nomination for governor, positioning him as the frontrunner for the upcoming election. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

With Haley Out, Will States Still Hold Primaries?

State parties cannot cancel primaries due to existing election schedules.
The Republican Party's primary calendar is unlikely to change due to strict rules and complexities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Confused About Michigan's Primary and Convention? You're Not Alone.

Michigan will have primary on Feb. 27 for both Republicans and Democrats.
State Republican Party will hold a nominating convention on March 2. [ more ]
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The Nation
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Nikki Haley's Zombie Campaign Is Drawing Swing-State Republicans Away from Trump

Nikki Haley suspends Republican presidential campaign without endorsing Donald Trump, emphasizes the importance of earning votes from all party members. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump and Biden Win Primaries, but Voters Express Their Discontent

President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump won overwhelming victories in state primaries.
There was significant protest voting against both candidates, with Nikki Haley and uncommitted options making an impact. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The latest on the 2024 campaign and primary elections

Trump is campaigning in key battleground states he won in 2016 but lost in 2020, gearing up for a November rematch with President Joe Biden.
Wisconsin voters are also casting ballots on GOP-backed measures focused on election administration, with activists pushing for a protest vote in the Democratic primary. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Critics Push Democrats to Submit Blank Ballots in New York

Antiwar activists supporting an organized protest by urging voters to leave ballots blank to pressure President Biden.
Primary participants in some states have the option to vote uncommitted or with a protest label against President Biden. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New Jersey Ballot Ruling Applies Only to Democratic Race, Judge Says

New Jersey is moving towards overhauling its election ballots, potentially reshaping party politics.
The federal judge's decision initially only impacts the Democratic primary ballot, with future implications for Republicans as well. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Hubris, thy name is Gavin

Newsom's Prop 1 sees tight race due to low voter turnout in primary elections.
Primary elections tend to favor conservative agendas due to demographics like older white voters. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

California voters can shape control of Congress

California remains a battleground for U.S. House seats despite being a Democratic stronghold.
Control of Congress in 2025 could be decided by voters in California suburbs. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Election results: See who's winning races in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado counties

Unofficial results in March 5 primary elections
Certification process for election results [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

California voters will set matchups for key US House races on Super Tuesday

California primary elections on Tuesday set to determine competitive U.S. House races.
Several California seats are considered competitive and crucial for party control of the chamber. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

How a showdown between Central Valley Democrats could help the GOP keep control of Congress

Democrats in Central Valley vying to unseat Republican incumbent Valadao face potential vote-splitting issue in the upcoming primary.
Democratic leaders and organizations heavily support Salas' campaign to challenge Valadao in the 22nd Congressional District. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Register for our live event 'Latinos, this is why your primary vote matters in California'

Latinos are underrepresented in voting statistics in California and the nation.
Latinos had the lowest voter turnout among all racial or ethnic groups in the 2020 election. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
4 months ago
US politics

GOP candidates to face first test of primary season in Iowa caucuses

Caucuses are a part of the presidential nominating process but vary from primary elections.
Iowa caucuses are important because they test a campaign's ability to connect with voters on a national level. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Teachers Unions Spend Big on GOP State Lawmakers

Ten Republican-led states have passed universal school choice since 2021
Republican lawmakers who are teachers-union allies may need to be defeated in primary elections for school choice to pass
Opponents of school choice argue that rural areas have few private options, but universal school choice would create new private options and improve public education through competition. [ more ]
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