2026 Elections news
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New York primaries test competing Democratic visions
Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
Becerra, Hilton set for California governor showdown
The Associated Press determined Republican Steve Hilton had enough votes to advance, setting up a November race against Democrat Xavier Becerra to succeed Gavin Newsom
Lombardo, Ford projected to set up competitive Nevada governor race
CBS News projects Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford won their primaries, putting a top Democratic target on the November ballot
Collins leans on federal spending record in Maine Senate fight
The Republican incumbent is framing her Appropriations Committee seniority as a reason to return her to Washington as Democrat Graham Platner argues Mainers need a political break from the status quo