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Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman engaged in a showdown over issues including policing and homelessness. This event took place in Sherman Oaks, marking the first face-to-face debate since both politicians emerged as top vote-getters in the June 2 mayoral primary.

Tom Begich will be on the ballot in November for Governor of Alaska during the runoff election. He is identified as one of 17 candidates who initially ran during the primary.

The Florida Primary highlights the state's new identity as a Republican Juggernaut. With few potentially competitive districts remaining, a majority of the state’s 28 congressional races are expected to be settled in the primaries.

During the Kentucky Democrats’ Forward Together Dinner, candidates Jacqueline Coleman and Rocky Adkins faced scrutiny regarding the upcoming primary for governor. Gov. Andy Beshear told reporters that he would not make an endorsement in the race, while McGarvey highlighted the internal tension between the two contenders. While looking toward a unified effort to support a Democratic win in November, both candidates are active competitors, with focus also shifting to preparing for the 2026 midterms.

A White Democrat aims to win a heavily Black district under new Florida maps. Separately, Debbie Wasserman Schultz is competing in a racially thorny primary where participants agree that experience is important but disagree on what kind of experience it should be.

As left-wing candidates have achieved victories in primary after primary, many progressives hope to move the Democratic Party further to the left. This movement is being compared to how the rise of the Tea Party movement once pushed the Republican Party much further to the right.

South Carolina Republicans are holding a special primary on Tuesday to elect a Senate replacement. The vote follows the sudden death of Lindsey Graham, who was nominated to return to the U.S. Senate and described as the president's close ally.

Progressives are facing their latest test during primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Democrats grapple with party direction in high-stakes midterm elections. In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong has surged in the Democratic primary for governor. This development comes amid concerns that far-left candidates could be a liability in the midterms.

A democratic socialist is participating in Wisconsin’s primary race for governor. This individual is attempting to rise above the incumbent governor’s endorsed candidate during what has been described as a chaotic election period.

Following their primary, Democrats gathered in Hawaiʻi. They stated that their focus moving forward will be taking down Trump and the GOP during November.

The Democratic party gathered after the Primary, where they shared goals for the General Election. A speaker stated that no election should be taken lightly, committing to general election voters regarding both past actions and future plans. The speaker highlighted their commitment to representing Hawaii.

Darline Graham is participating in a contest in South Carolina, where she must balance the value of a famous name against limited experience. Her candidacy has received endorsements from President Donald Trump and support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to aid her efforts.

In Kaua‘i, Rapozo is reported to be leading Carvalho for Mayor. Separately, the upcoming primary will narrow the crowded County Council race down to a selection of the top 14 candidates.

In-person voting is steady as the Hawaiʻi primary winds down Saturday evening. During this time, the election is drawing both newcomers and veterans to voter service centers across the state's islands.

Darline Graham is running in the South Carolina primary, where she is testing the value of a famous name against lack of experience. Her candidacy has received endorsements from President Donald Trump and support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to aid her efforts.

Darline Graham is competing in a South Carolina primary, where her candidacy faces the contrast between having a famous name and lack of experience. She has secured endorsements from President Donald Trump and support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which is running television advertising to assist her bid.

The article questions whether Hawaiʻi would be better off without independent political polling. It also notes that regarding a primary, current leaders are unknown.

Francesca Hong expressed a controversial stance on canceling Thanksgiving and faces challenges addressing her past social media positions as the primary election approaches in Wisconsin.

William Lawrence won Michigan's competitive 7th district primary. The article highlights implications for the November election.

ABC News projects incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell will win the Missouri primary against former Rep. Cori Bush in a rematch. Bell previously defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in an election two years ago.

Karen Bass has a significant fundraising lead heading into the mayoral runoff. She was previously outraised by Spencer Pratt in the primary’s final weeks.

5th District Congressman Andy Ogles is facing a contested primary, marking another challenge in his political career.

Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary, marking a significant increase compared to recent elections. The article highlights the state's efforts to count every vote despite the rejection spike.

Andy Biggs won the Republican primary for Arizona governor, setting up a race against Katie Hobbs. Republicans selected nominees in key congressional and statewide contests as both parties prepare for a high-stakes midterm battle in Arizona.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, withdrew from the Wisconsin governor’s race, which was considered an open seat, after citing financial report issues in her campaign. She was widely seen as the establishment front-runner in the primary.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is traveling to Michigan to support a left-wing candidate in a primary that serves as a key battleground in the Democratic Party's ideological conflict. The primary is described as a proxy battlefield for broader party divisions.

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge him in the August primary, according to a judge's ruling. The decision allows the individual to appear on Alaska's primary ballot.

Michael Bennet has narrowed his potential replacement in the Senate to 500,000 people. A vote for Bennet in the primary is effectively a vote for a new senator in 2027.

Washington, D.C. will hold a districtwide primary that differs from previous elections. The event is described as unique compared to past electoral processes.

Chris Swanson is focusing on a rigorous campaign schedule and social media presence to secure victory in the Michigan governor primary. The article notes his approach may require additional effort in the final weeks of the race.

California faces pressure to address criticism of its lengthy vote-counting process following a primary election where late-counted ballots influenced several races, including the Los Angeles mayoral contest. Trump's election fraud claims have intensified scrutiny over the state's election procedures.

Republican Spencer Pratt is running third in the officially nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles mayor with 27 percent of the vote, which would be the highest share for a Republican in this race. The article notes it is not unusual for Republicans to finish out of contention in Los Angeles.

The article discusses the chaotic nature of California's recent Democratic primary, highlighting that even party officials could not control the situation. It questions the implications of this chaos for Democrats in a traditionally Democratic state.

The primary elections have concluded, with most candidates now focusing on the November 3 general election. A few races remain undecided, and winners are preparing for the upcoming election day.

Representative Kevin Kiley, who switched his registration to independent from Republican after his California district was redrawn to favor Democrats, was leading in the Sixth Congressional District primary as of Wednesday morning.

A Trump-backed candidate in Iowa lost the primary election. The defeat may indicate that the president's political instincts were incorrect.

Randy Feenstra, a Trump-backed candidate, lost the Iowa primary. His defeat may indicate that the president's political instincts were incorrect.

Scott Wiener secured a significant lead in the primary race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi. He pledged to challenge what he described as a 'disaster of a regime' in Congress.

Incumbent Park and challenger Malik are competing for the District 11 L.A. City Council seat in Tuesday's primary. Voters are electing representatives for eight of the 15 council seats, including two open seats where incumbents are termed out.

A gamesmanship scandal involving the California governor’s race has gained attention, with political observers noting increased circulation of the narrative in the final days before the primary. The Post reports that Democrats' 'dark arts' are being exposed in the context of the race.