State and Local Primaries

POLITICS October 23

'Polarizing' way of picking party nominees targeted in ballot questions in these 6 states

A ballot initiative for open primaries in six states aims to reduce polarization and diversify candidates, potentially enfranchising millions, including independents, proponents claim.

POLITICS September 11

New Hampshire makes primary picks for Governor and House races

It's primary day in New Hampshire, which along with Rhode Island & Delaware held the final state primary contests of the 2024 election cycle. The top race - the battle to succeed GOP Gov. Chris Sununu

Rhode Island September 10

Dem incumbent survives challenge as GOP picks a winner in Rhode Island Senate primaries

Voters in Rhode Island's Senate primary on Tuesday chose the two candidates who will represent the Republican and Democrat parties in November.

POLITICS September 10

Race to replace GOP governor in swing state on tap as primary season comes to a close on Tuesday

The battle to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is the marquee battle as New Hampshire, Delaware and Rhode Island hold the final state primaries of the 2024 election cycle

Florida August 20

Maxwell Frost wins contentious Dem primary battle for Florida’s 10th District

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla emerges with the win in the Democrat primary for Florida's 10th Congressional District, where he faced off with two primary challengers.

Florida August 20

Brian Mast wins GOP primary for Florida’s 21st Congressional District

Rep. Brian Mast won the Republican primary battle to represent Florida's 21st Congressional District, which featured a hotly contested race against Rick Wiles.

Minnesota August 13

Thailand refugee May Lor Xiong will take on longtime Dem incumbent after securing GOP primary victory

May Lor Xiong defeated Gene Rechtzigel in the Republican Primary for Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, earning the right to take on Democratic incumbent Rep. Betty McCollum.

Politics August 13

Trump-backed House incumbent wins primary in formerly deep-blue House district

Rep. Michelle Fischbach beat out Steve Boyd, advances to November election where she will face Democrat challenger A. John Peters.

Minnesota August 13

Omar breaks ‘Squad’ losing streak with primary victory

Ilhan Omar bested three rivals in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, halting a string of losses to the progressive House group known as The Squad.

POLITICS August 13

'Squad' faces final primary challenge as 4 states go to polls Tuesday

Squad member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces a Democrat challenge as four states — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut and Vermont — hold primary elections on Tuesday.