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In the Midterms, Will the Nepo-Baby Attack Work?

Par : Jess Bidgood
A New Hampshire senator’s daughter is running for office, and finds her name being used against her.

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Maura Sullivan and Stefany Shaheen
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Six Takeaways From the Massachusetts Primaries

Par : Reid J. Epstein
Senator Ed Markey, 80, trounced a younger challenger who had made an argument for generational change. Two other longtime Democratic lawmakers hung on, too.

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Senator Ed Markey, who has served in Washington for 50 years, easily beat back a challenge from a younger Democrat.
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Former Biden White House Aide Wins Massachusetts Democratic House Primary

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Dan Koh, who ran with the endorsement of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., topped a crowded field to secure the nomination in the safely Democratic Sixth Congressional District.

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Dan Koh is one of just two congressional candidates who were endorsed by former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Defeating Younger Challenger

Par : Tim Balk
The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.

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Senator Edward J. Markey ran on a fiercely progressive platform.
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Mike Minogue Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Massachusetts Governor

Par : Jenna Russell
Mr. Minogue, who for years ran a medical device company, will face Gov. Maura Healey, a Democrat seeking a second term, in the November election.

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Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue in May.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Wins Democratic Nomination

Par : Jenna Russell
Maura Healey, a former state attorney general seeking a second term, has been an outspoken critic of President Trump.

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey in 2025.
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Markey Leads Moulton in Polls of Senate Primary in Massachusetts

Par : Caroline Soler
Senator Ed Markey had double digit leads in every poll of the Democratic primary for Senate in August after Seth Moulton briefly narrowed the gap this spring.

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Scott Brown Was a GOP Star. Will It Matter in the New Hampshire Senate Race?

Par : Jess Bidgood
Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.

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Scott Brown is running for Senate in New Hampshire.
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Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

Par : Reid J. Epstein
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

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“Trans athletes should be able to play,” Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts said in an interview this past week with The New York Times.
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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

Par : Jenna Russell
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

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Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat seeking a second term in Rhode Island, is facing a close and heated primary showdown against Helena Foulkes.
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One Democrat to Face Three Republicans for Alaska Governor

Par : Anna Griffin
The second-place finisher in a primary where the top four advance to the November ballot said he would drop out of the race so voters could coalesce behind a single Democratic candidate.
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Conservative Media Personality Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Par : Anna Griffin
Bernadette Wilson, who has appealed to other Republicans to consolidate around her party’s top finisher, will be one of four finalists on the ranked-choice ballot in November.

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Bernadette Wilson, a conservative Republican, is one of the 17 candidates running for governor in Alaska’s primary.
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Mike Mazzei, Backed by Trump, Wins Oklahoma Primary for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond.

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Mike Mazzei delivering his closing remarks at a televised debate this month in the Oklahoma Republican governor’s race.
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Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff

Par : Patricia Mazzei
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving his undefeated streak in Republican Senate primaries this year.

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Senator Darline Graham’s victory on Tuesday showed President Trump’s continued ability to move Republican primary voters, especially when he goes all in on a race.
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Darline Graham, Backed By Trump, Wins Primary for Senate in South Carolina

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham, who is temporarily filling the seat long held by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, prevailed in a runoff and will be heavily favored in November.

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Senator Darline Graham has won her party’s nomination to compete for a full, six-year term in November.
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5 Things to Know About Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
Mr. Drummond, the state attorney general, faces an opponent backed by President Trump and Gov. Kevin Stitt. The campaign has highlighted his independent streak.

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Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma’s attorney general, in Oklahoma City in 2023.
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5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Trump-Backed South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Emily Davies
Ms. Graham is currently serving out the term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. She has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength.

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Senator Darline Graham during a rally hosted by President Trump in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday.
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5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, South Carolina Senate Candidate

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Mr. Norman, a five-term congressman, is a hard-line conservative running against the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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Ralph Norman speaking to supporters in Anderson, S.C., this month.
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When to Expect Results in South Carolina and Oklahoma’s Primary Runoff Elections

Par : Taylor Robinson
The results of primary runoff elections will likely be known by late Tuesday night, officials said.

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A polling location in West Columbia, S.C.
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South Carolina Election Becomes Test for Trump

Par : Tiffany Tan and Tim Balk
Runoffs in the state are typically sleepy, but the Republican Senate contest between Darline Graham and Ralph Norman seemed to be drawing relatively high turnout.

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A poll worker helping a man cast his vote in Cayce, S.C., on Tuesday.
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Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race

Par : Evan Reynolds and Ruth Igielnik
A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.

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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoff Elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma

Par : Patricia Mazzei and J. David Goodman
President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

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President Trump’s endorsement record is on the line in the race to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
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Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff

Par : Emily Davies · Patricia Mazzei and Michael Gold
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?

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President Trump rallied for Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Friday, part of a full-court press to secure her victory in a special runoff primary Tuesday to replace her late brother.
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Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Par : Reid J. Epstein
Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

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Polls fueled a widespread belief that Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat, was a major underdog in Michigan’s primary for Senate to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive. She ended up losing by just a percentage point.
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America Ends a Summer of Lightning-Fast Primaries and Political Speed Dating

Par : Jess Bidgood
Plot twists in several states have led to rapid-fire races that have felt more reminiscent of European-style snap campaigns than traditional American marathons.

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Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina
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Florida Counts Its Election Ballots Fast. Why Can’t California Keep Up?

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Florida counted most of its primary ballots within hours on Tuesday night, well ahead of the days California took to report the results of its major election.

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Election workers sort vote-by-mail ballots at the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office for the Florida primary election in Doral, Fla., on Tuesday.
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Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer

Par : Emily Davies
The South Carolina senator has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.

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Senator Darline Graham is campaigning to hold on to the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham.
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In Wyoming’s G.O.P. Primaries, an Emphatic Rebuke of the Hard Right

Par : David W. Chen
The Wyoming Freedom Caucus had ambitions for a total takeover of elected state government. But its candidates were rejected from the governor’s mansion to the Legislature.

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At least a dozen Freedom Caucus incumbents were ousted from the Wyoming Legislature.
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Angie Nixon Notches Another Win for the Left Through Old-Fashioned Organizing

Par : Patricia Mazzei
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory will test the strength of a democratic socialist in a red state.

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State Representative Angie Nixon of Florida easily defeated her more moderate opponent in the Democratic primary for Senate.
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Tom Begich, a Scion of Democratic Politics, Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Par : Anna Griffin
Tom Begich, a former Democratic legislator and singer-songwriter, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice ballot for governor in November.

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Tom Begich, one of 17 candidates who ran for governor in Alaska’s primary, will be on the ballot in November.
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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Pragmatic Democrat, Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Par : Anna Griffin
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator from Sitka, Alaska, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice voting ballot in November.

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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins at a coffee shop in Fairbanks, Alaska, last month.
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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

Par : Patricia Mazzei
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, marshaled grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate who dramatically out-raised her. Can it carry her to victory in November?

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State Representative Angie Nixon spent just $60,000 on television advertising, compared to opponent Alex Vindman’s $2.2 million.
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5 Things to Know About Mary Peltola, Democratic Senate Candidate in Alaska

Par : Michael Kruse
The Alaska Native, who grew up along the Kuskokwim River near the Bering Sea and fished for salmon, is the leading Democrat in the nonpartisan primary race.

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Mary Peltola won a special election to replace Don Young in Congress in 2022 and was elected to a full term later that year.
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5 Things to Know About Dan Sullivan, the Alaska Senator Seeking Re-election

Par : Mack Liederman
The incumbent Republican has been a reliable supporter of President Trump, giving Democrats a pickup opportunity in a state where most are politically unaffiliated.

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Senator Dan Sullivan, who is seeking his third Senate term, supports President Trump more than Alaska’s other senator, Lisa Murkowski, does.
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‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate

Par : Emily Davies
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.

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Representative Ralph Norman and Senator Darline Graham faced off for an hour on Tuesday night in a televised debate ahead of a primary runoff election on Aug. 25 to replace Ms. Graham’s brother, Lindsey Graham.
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Why Democrats and Republicans Are Backing Rivals in Alaska’s Senate Primary

Par : Theodore Schleifer
A burst of ad spending is part of a campaign tactic in which the major parties try to boost fringe hopefuls on the other side.
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Harriet Hageman, Backed by Trump, Wins Wyoming’s Republican Senate Primary

Par : Tim Balk
Ms. Hageman, who unseated Representative Liz Cheney in 2022, is a heavy favorite to replace Senator Cynthia Lummis in the deep-red state.

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Representative Harriet Hageman at a hearing in Washington, last year.
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Florida Media Mogul Jim Schwartzel Wins Republican House Primary to Replace Byron Donalds

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Jim Schwartzel defeated a large field of competitors for a House seat based in Fort Myers, including several candidates who had recently established Florida residency.
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5 Things to Know About Byron Donalds, Republican Nominee for Florida Governor

Par : David Ovalle
Representative Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, made a name as a Black conservative in Congress, but his loyalty to President Trump has been his ticket.

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Byron Donalds, if elected, would be Florida’s first Black governor.
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Trump Ally Scott Singer Wins Republican Primary in Florida’s 25th District

Par : Mack Liederman
Scott Singer will face the winner of the Democratic primary in one of the most competitive House races in the nation.

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Scott Singer has promised to be an ally to President Trump.
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Cory Mills Loses Republican Primary Amid Assault Allegations and Ethics Investigation

Par : Mack Liederman
Mr. Mills, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and has faced allegations of assault and threatening behavior toward women, lost to Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor.

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Representative Cory Mills of Florida outside the U.S. Capitol in 2024.
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Former Republican David Jolly Wins Democratic Nomination for Florida Governor

Par : David Ovalle
The former Republican congressman will try to appeal to voters disaffected with President Trump in a state where Republicans significantly outnumber Democrats.

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David Jolly, who served as a Republican in Congress, won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.
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Angie Nixon Scores Upset Win in Florida Senate Primary

Par : Patricia Mazzei
Angie Nixon faces another difficult test this November against a Republican incumbent heavily favored to win.

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State Representative Angie Nixon at a campaign event in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., last week.
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Jared Moskowitz Fends Off DSA-Backed Challenger in Florida’s Democratic Primary

Par : Mack Liederman
Mr. Moskowitz, one of the most vocal Democratic supporters of Israel in the House, will compete in a highly competitive general election in the fall.

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Representative Jared Moskowitz is one of the most vocal Democratic supporters of Israel in the House.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz Wins Democratic Primary in Redrawn Florida District

Par : Patricia Mazzei
The congresswoman won her party’s nomination in Florida’s 20th District over several Black candidates who sharply criticized her decision to run there.

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Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 20th Congressional District, which was redrawn this year.
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5 Things to Know About Ashley Moody, Republican Senate Candidate in Florida

Par : Patricia Mazzei
The Republican incumbent has President Trump’s support, but has little name recognition to many in her state.

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Senator Ashley Moody, Republican of Florida, won the Republican Senate primary on Tuesday.
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5 Things to Know About Angie Nixon, Democratic Senate Candidate in Florida

Par : Tim Balk
Ms. Nixon, a democratic socialist, is running on a platform that calls for universal health care and a federal minimum wage of $25 per hour.

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Angie Nixon is a state representative, a democratic socialist and union organizer.
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5 Things to Know About Alex Vindman, Democratic Senate Candidate in Florida

Par : Patricia Mazzei
The Democrat testified in President Trump’s first impeachment trial and has a twin brother, Eugene, in Congress.

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Alex Vindman in Weston, Fla., earlier this month.
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