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Brownsberger hangs on in state senate recount after challenge from Lander, a Wu-backed candidate
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (592+ words) State Sen. William Brownsberger preserved his lead over former Boston City Hall aide Daniel Lander in a Democratic primary recount across four cities and towns that ended Thursday. Brownsberger won the election by 35 votes out more than 24,000 cast, virtually unchanged…...
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's Gov. McKee. He's the first governor in 8 years to lose a primary
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (777+ words) Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any U.S. state to lose a party primary since 2018. McKee’s defeat ends his bid for a second full term and…...
Republicans kick off a 'Trumpapalooza' of a midterm convention Wednesday in Texas
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (1014+ words) At the unconventional midterm convention kicking off in Dallas Wednesday, President Trump will be the star of the show, serving as headliner both nights of the two-night event. It is being billed as a "Trumpapalooza," a term Republican National Committee…...
The latest on Maine's Senate race between Troy Jackson and Susan Collins
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (102+ words) Host Robin Young speaks with Jessica Taylor, the Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, about the Maine Senate race between Democratic candidate and former state Sen. Troy Jackson... As midterms approach, we're taking a closer look at…...
Former Sen. John E. Sununu to face Rep. Chris Pappas in N.H. Senate race
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (956+ words) Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in November....
New Hampshire voters to pick nominees Tuesday as Sen. Shaheen’s exit sparks a scramble for seats
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (677+ words) New Hampshire primary voters are choosing candidates for Congress, governor and the 424-seat state Legislature on Tuesday, and incumbents aren’t the only familiar names on the ballot. Shaheen’s daughter, Stefany Shaheen, is among those seeking the Democratic nomination for Pappas…...
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
1+ week, 18+ min ago (833+ words) Four years ago, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was celebrating his narrow victory in the Democratic primary surrounded by supporters, when someone handed him phone — it was his opponent simply calling to concede. “That’s not going to happen," he said,…...
Brownsberger takes step toward recount after close state senate primary
1+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) State Sen. William Brownsberger is moving toward a recount after initial results from Tuesday’s primary election show him losing to challenger Daniel Lander. According to the latest Associated Press tally of results, three votes separate him and Lander, a top…...
North Carolina prepares to send out first ballots in midterms
1+ week, 4+ day ago (108+ words) Officials in North Carolina are preparing to send out on Friday the first ballots in the midterm elections, even as a legal fight continues over President Trump's efforts to curtail mail-in voting,... Officials in North Carolina are preparing to send…...
Boston federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (412+ words) A federal judge in Boston will hear arguments Thursday on whether to extend her prohibition against the U.S. Postal Service requiring states to use a new mail balloting system for the midterms as part of an executive order by President Donald…...