Primary runoff
Coverage of Primary runoff in the Nexus archive.
- President makes final push for Darline Graham in trip to ‘Trump country’
President Trump traveled south to rally support for Sen. Darline Graham on Friday near Myrtle Beach, S.C.. He urged Republicans to turn out in November’s midterm elections ahead of next week’s primary runoff.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Dakota’s state primary runoff
South Dakota Republicans will hold a primary runoff on Tuesday to choose between Gov. Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden as their nominee for November's election.
- Trump-endorsed Republican wins primary runoff taking major step towards replacing senator who voted to convict president during 2021 impeachment trial
A Trump-endorsed Republican won a primary runoff, advancing toward replacing a senator who voted to convict a president during the 2021 impeachment trial. The victory marks a key step in the political process.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana’s state primary runoff
Louisiana Republicans will hold a primary runoff Saturday to choose a U.S. Senate nominee after neither candidate secured a majority in May. President Trump endorsed Republican candidate Julia Letlow, who led the primary with 45% of the vote but failed to avoid a runoff against John Fleming, who received 28%. The Senate seat is now open following Bill Cassidy's defeat in the primary.
- Former Greene opponent wins GOP primary runoff for Loudermilk seat
Republican John Cowan is projected to win the GOP primary runoff against Rob Adkerson for the House seat left vacant by retiring Rep. Barry Loudermilk. Cowan previously ran for a neighboring House district against Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2020.
- Texas Democrat’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of primary runoff
Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo's antisemitic comments have sparked significant backlash as the primary runoff determines the party's candidate for the San Antonio congressional district. The controversy has drawn attention to her rhetoric ahead of the election.
- Five things to know about the upcoming Senate election in Georgia
The Georgia Senate election features five Republican candidates competing to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, with Mike Collins leading but likely facing a runoff. Undecided voters remain a significant factor, and Democrats hope a GOP primary battle will weaken the eventual nominee.
- Jasmine Crockett backs Colin Allred in Texas Democratic US House primary runoff
Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democratic U.S. Representative, endorsed Colin Allred in his primary runoff against Julie Johnson for the 33rd Congressional District. Crockett highlighted Allred's record on issues like abolishing ICE and securing federal investments for North Texas. Allred reciprocated support, praising her advocacy and resilience.