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Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign following a House Ethics Committee recommendation for censure due to professional boundary violations with female staffers. The committee found he gave lavish gifts, sent affectionate notes, and made appearance-related comments, violating the spirit of harassment rules, though no explicit sexual misconduct was proven. His withdrawal alters North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District race, with the Republican Party now selecting a replacement nominee to face Democratic candidate Jamie Ager.

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation. He was running for the Senate in Maine as the Democratic candidate.

Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra held a meeting at a Mexican hotspot in San Francisco. Becerra is likely to take Newsom's position as the Democratic candidate in a solidly blue state.

South Carolina voters will select the Republican governor nominee in a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson, both backed by President Donald Trump. The candidates have engaged in a contentious campaign with ads and a debate, and the winner will face Democratic candidate Jermaine Johnson in November.

Fox News Digital's June 5, 2026, News Quiz covers primary races, a Democratic candidate's towel photo, a fired '60 Minutes' correspondent, and mentions Jill Biden's concerns about Joe Biden's performance in a high-stakes event and Russell Crowe's Paris hotel confrontation. The quiz also references topics like grocery giants and Lincoln landmarks.

A Democratic candidate has been charged with a terroristic threat after reportedly pulling a firearm on two government workers.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, term-limited after two gubernatorial wins in her battleground state, has stated she will not run for president in 2028. She had been viewed as a potential Democratic candidate.