Graham Platner, who has advocated for government-funded healthcare, free education and a wealth tax, has won the Maine Democratic primary for the United States Senate. He will take on Republican ...

Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State’s 2nd Congressional ...

Parks and recreation in Henderson will continue to see its funding source after Ballot Question 1 passed in Tuesday's election. A small portion of Henderson property taxes will continue to fund nearly ...

Primaries in four states on Tuesday will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies, while testing President Donald Trump’s sway in a crowded Republican ...

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The closely watched primaries for California governor and Los Angeles mayor were too close to call early Wednesday as half a dozen states held key contests set to shape the November midterms. Former ...

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. FREDERIC J. BROWN AFP via Getty Images California ...

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This story will be updated when election results are available starting after 8 p.m. on June 2. Republican Steve Hilton, a Fox News contributor and small business owner, and Democrat Xavier Becerra, ...

Primary contests will be held in six states on Tuesday. We’ll be paying close attention to California, where dozens of candidates are vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in an open primary. Here’s what ...

• Businessman Steve Hilton and former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra are leading early in the primary to determine which two candidates will face off in November to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom.