A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district
Read full article: A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican districtRandy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley.
Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct
Read full article: Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conductPresident Donald Trump is accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his own history of misconduct against women.
Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
Read full article: Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm electionsThe Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections.
Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary
Read full article: Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primaryRep. Nancy Mace has finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain.
Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner
Read full article: Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with PlatnerMaine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s raceThe November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course.
Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercion
Read full article: Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercionColombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda.
The Latest: Platner clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine
Read full article: The Latest: Platner clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate in MaineVoters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have cast their ballots in another day of primary elections in America.
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Read full article: Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm electionsA Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country.
Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination
Read full article: Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nominationLt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor while U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won his own primary outright in his quest for a fifth term in November.
Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premiere races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Read full article: Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premiere races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seatRepublican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November.
Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Read full article: Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed resultsNevada, South Carolina and North Dakota have hosted primary elections, but much of the political world is focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
Read full article: Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchupGraham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Read full article: The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayorSpencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham
Read full article: The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a shamAlaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.”.
Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Read full article: Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassProgressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million.
The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased security
Read full article: The Latest: Trump is attending NBA Finals Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs with increased securityPresident Donald Trump, a longtime New York Knicks fan, has confirmed that he would attend the first NBA Finals game in New York since 1999.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nevada’s state primaryNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face six Republican challengers in a state primary on Tuesday, while state Attorney General Aaron Ford, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill and four others will compete for the Democratic nomination to reclaim the seat in November.
Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influence
Read full article: Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan claims victory in election seen as test of Russia's influenceArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in a general election seen as a test of Russia’s influence.
Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayor
Read full article: Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt locked in tight race to make runoff for Los Angeles mayorDays after California’s primary, Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are still waiting to see who makes the November runoff for Los Angeles mayor against incumbent Karen Bass.
Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign
Read full article: Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaignGraham Platner has been met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd at a town hall-style event in Maine.
Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
Read full article: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign messagePresident Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.
A ninth leader in 10 years: Peru’s presidential runoff winner remains unclear as count moves slowly
Read full article: A ninth leader in 10 years: Peru’s presidential runoff winner remains unclear as count moves slowlyPeru's presidential runoff election remains undecided as authorities tally votes for the country's ninth leader in a decade.
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
Read full article: Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward WestArmenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West.
Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in Kosovo
Read full article: Initial results show Prime Minister Kurti's party won most votes in early election in KosovoThe ruling party of Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti appears to have won most votes in an early parliamentary election.
Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seat
Read full article: Rob Sand rallies with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats aim to flip Iowa governor seatRob Sand rallied a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday.
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
Read full article: These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it thoughJoe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor.
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Read full article: Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties.
Mayor Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis highlights importance of early detection, doctor says
Read full article: Mayor Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis highlights importance of early detection, doctor saysOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis is prompting renewed discussion about screening and early detection. An Orlando prostate cancer specialist says the mayor’s announcement could encourage more men, particularly African American men who face higher risks, to get screened.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governorDemocrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.
Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seat
Read full article: Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California congressional seatCalifornia Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat.
US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote center
Read full article: US attorney opens investigations into California's elections, sends prosecutor to LA vote centerThe U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles says it has opened “multiple election fraud investigations” related to California’s elections and sent a prosecutor to the county’s vote-counting center.
Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'
Read full article: Can't afford sky-high tickets to see the Knicks in person? Trump says 'watch it on television'President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday at Madison Square Garden — and says he doesn't have much sympathy for ordinary Americans who can't afford the sky-high ticket prices.
Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealed
Read full article: Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealedA $100,000 contest to name John Morgan’s new third party here in Florida is officially wrapping up, though the reveal date is expected to come later this month.
Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund
Read full article: Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fundThe Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House.
Graham Platner holds Maine rally, says voters will 'have my back' amid scandals
Read full article: Graham Platner holds Maine rally, says voters will 'have my back' amid scandalsMaine Senate hopeful Graham Platner has hosted his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married.
Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room
Read full article: Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a roomAn ex-girlfriend alleges U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist, and, in one incident, twisted her arm behind her back and held her in a room when they dated more than a decade ago.
Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposal
Read full article: Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposalCity leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
Lake Commissioner Anthony Sabatini refuses to resign to run for Congress, sues Florida to block law
Read full article: Lake Commissioner Anthony Sabatini refuses to resign to run for Congress, sues Florida to block lawDistrict 1 Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is refusing to resign from his seat in order to run for U.S. House District 11, as required by Florida law. He’s suing the state in federal court, claiming it violates the United States Constitution. But if a federal judge doesn't rule in his favor soon, he may not have a choice.
California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged
Read full article: California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are riggedDays after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.
Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats’ US House redistricting goal
Read full article: Dark horse Republican candidate threatens California Democrats’ US House redistricting goalMichael Stansfield never expected to be a major player in California politics when he threw his hat into a congressional race as a Republican agitating for peace in the Middle East.
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Read full article: Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security CouncilPortugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning.
Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign
Read full article: Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaignColombian lawyer and presidential candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, has thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing his campaign.
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Read full article: MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governorBusinessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump.
Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
Read full article: Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrationsWhen musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's electionsThe Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Read full article: GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about itRepublican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is accusing one of his opponents in the Alaska primary — another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan — of working with Democrats to boost the chances of his main rival, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
South Korea's ruling party wins most races in local elections but loses the crucial Seoul contest
Read full article: South Korea's ruling party wins most races in local elections but loses the crucial Seoul contestSouth Korea’s ruling liberal party has won a majority of races in local elections but lost the crucial Seoul mayoral contest.
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Read full article: Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly presidentBangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly.
Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order
Read full article: Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive orderA federal judge has heard from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot, The plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits that Trump’s order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules.
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Read full article: Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidaciesU.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support.
Florida HOA ‘postpones’ elections amid legal battle with resident
Read full article: Florida HOA ‘postpones’ elections amid legal battle with residentMore than two years after a state arbitrator ordered a southeast Orange County homeowners association to hold a new five-seat board election, residents have been blocked from casting votes as the existing HOA board remains in power.
California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
Read full article: California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistrictingCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
Read full article: California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of changeTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom.
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Read full article: Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setbackThe Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain.
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Read full article: Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in IowaIowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
Read full article: Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governorFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor.
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Read full article: Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit textsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primaryTwo candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.
The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Read full article: The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from militaryA divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdown
Read full article: Pro-Trump candidate takes spotlight in Colombia's presidential race with vow of crime crackdownPro-Trump lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella has taken the lead in Colombia’s presidential race after the first round of elections over the weekend.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Jersey’s state primaryNew Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary Tuesday, including in the competitive 7th Congressional District.
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Read full article: Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fundA standoff between the White House and the Senate remains unresolved as Republicans return to Washington after defiantly leaving town 10 days ago without passing legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.
More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
Read full article: More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unansweredBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson.
Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders
Read full article: Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leadersCalifornia is heading toward an election with its two marquee races defined by uncertainty, while two outsider candidates are looking to crack open the state’s durable Democratic hierarchy.
Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoff
Read full article: Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms show off head start in Georgia as Republicans battle in runoffDemocratic Sen_ Jon Ossoff of Georgia is criticizing his potential election rivals, Rep_ Mike Collins and former coach Derek Dooley, calling them "Trump puppets."
Platner's wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'
Read full article: Platner's wife calls news coverage of Senate hopeful's sexually explicit texts with women 'shameful'Graham Platner’s wife has responded to news reports about his alleged sexually explicit texts with several women.
Ethiopia heads to the polls for an election expected to be dominated again by Abiy's ruling party
Read full article: Ethiopia heads to the polls for an election expected to be dominated again by Abiy's ruling partyEthiopians are preparing to vote in an election that the ruling party is expected to win by a landslide.
Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González calls for presidential elections
Read full article: Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González calls for presidential electionsFormer Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González is calling for presidential elections as the five-month mark of interim President Delcy Rodríguez’s administration approaches, following a U.S. military intervention that ousted Nicolás Maduro in January.
Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats’ endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate race
Read full article: Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats’ endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate raceU.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, a moderate Massachusetts Democrat, has secured enough delegate support to appear on the state’s primary ballot.
DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
Read full article: DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis eventThe U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election records.
'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from Congress
Read full article: 'What's the word?' New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.'s absence from CongressSome New Jersey voters are starting to notice Tom Kean Jr.’s monthslong absence from Congress due to an undisclosed medical issue.
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
Read full article: Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlashMany of the convicted rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are clamoring for payouts from the nearly $1.8 billion settlement that the Trump administration has set up for people claiming to be victims of a weaponized government.
Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Read full article: Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shotIowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary.
Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final days
Read full article: Candidates for California governor and LA mayor scramble to pitch to voters in final daysThe many candidates running for California governor rushed to deliver their closing arguments to voters in the race’s final days before the June 2 primary.
Trump jumps into 2 GOP governor primaries, backing Evette in South Carolina and Feenstra in Iowa
Read full article: Trump jumps into 2 GOP governor primaries, backing Evette in South Carolina and Feenstra in IowaPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Republican candidates in two contested gubernatorial primaries, where competition for his backing has dominated the contests thus far.
Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
Read full article: Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to voteA federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier for voters to prove their U.S. citizenship.
South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting push
Read full article: South Carolina Democrats celebrate after failure of Trump-backed redistricting pushDemocrats gathering this weekend in South Carolina are feeling jubilant following the failure of a GOP-led effort to redraw House district lines more favorably to Republicans.
5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendar
Read full article: 5 Southern Democratic chairs say South Carolina should lead off 2028 presidential primary calendarOther southern states are advocating for South Carolina to remain the first to vote in the Democratic presidential primaries.