The former president is trying to help Josh Turek net a Senate seat in Iowa, which Democrats see as one of their best pickup opportunities of the midterms.
Former President Barack Obama made one of his first endorsements of the midterm elections, backing Josh Turek, a centrist state lawmaker in Iowa seeking the state’s Senate seat.
Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.
Republicans nominated a former N.F.L. kicker in a top House battleground, a Trump loyalist for governor and an election denier for the state’s top election post.
Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona, who was endorsed by President Trump, easily won the Republican primary for governor over Representative David Schweikert.
Mr. Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Mr. Platner on policy.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.
Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his edge over his rivals in an abbreviated nominating contest to replace Graham Platner. Shenna Bellows, another candidate, bowed out.
Troy Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, showed signs of significant strength, as half the state’s counties picked delegates to a convention where they will choose Graham Platner’s replacement.
Voters met to select delegates who will represent their county to choose the nominee for U.S. Senate at the Maine Democratic Party’s Nominating Convention.
The first hour of the debate featured four of the top Democratic candidates for Senate in Maine: from left, Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Dr. Nirav Shah and Jordan Wood.
In his first on-air conversation with the popular podcaster since 2024, the vice president cautiously defended the Iran war while also hinting at skepticism about it.
Vice President JD Vance cautiously defended the war with Iran in an interview with Joe Rogan released Wednesday, while also hinting at his own skepticism about the conflict.
The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.
“It’s disappointing to see potential candidates use a tragedy to try to advance a political agenda,” Senator Susan Collins told reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.
Local Democrats are warning the top Senate Democrat to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, and the candidates are giving his leadership in Washington low marks.
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