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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.

© Mel Musto for The New York Times

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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On Trump’s Ballroom, Chief Justice Finds Himself in an Unusual Spot: In Dissent

Par : Ann E. Marimow
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has been in the majority in divided cases more times than any other chief since 1953. But not this time.

© Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

In his understated way, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. suggested that he was distressed by what the president was doing to the White House.
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Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

Par : Yair Rosenberg and Theodore Schleifer
The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance at the White House in July.
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Whistle-Blower Says USPS Is Secretly Proceeding on Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Before Midterms

Par : Chris Cameron
The Postal Service disputed allegations by the whistle-blower that the agency had violated several court orders that should have halted work on the plan.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, published the whistle-blower report on voting by mail.
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How the Supreme Court Locks Away Its Own History

Par : Jodi Kantor
After Justice Scalia died, the justices held private negotiations about locking away their papers. We may not see the ultimate record of the Roberts court for decades.

© Illustration by Ben Denzer; images by Michael Lee/Getty and Paul Denzer

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Can JD Vance Win Over Skeptical Jewish Voters?

Par : Yair Rosenberg and Theodore Schleifer
The vice president is attempting to unite conservative Jews with their antagonists in one coalition, as one appearance in Nevada on Monday showed. Some are uneasy about it.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance at the White House in July.
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JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.”

© Paul Sancya/Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at a campaign rally on Monday appeared aimed at stoking tensions in Michigan’s Jewish community over Dr. El-Sayed’s nomination.
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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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Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race

Par : Kellen Browning
The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a “dumb mistake.”

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Laurie Buckhout, a former U.S. Army colonel and a Republican, is challenging Representative Don Davis of North Carolina.
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More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed

Par : Adam Sella and Nick Corasaniti
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.

© Rebecca Cook/Reuters

Nearly twice as many mail ballots were rejected for arriving late in Michigan’s primaries this year when compared to 2024.
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‘The Least Transparent Midterm’: How Dark Money Is Washing Over the 2026 Election

Par : Shane Goldmacher and Theodore Schleifer
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.

Nonprofits or super PACs have aired dozens of ads this year in House and Senate races using dark money, which is political spending by groups that hide the names of their donors.
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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.

© Mel Musto for The New York Times

“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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Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There

Par : Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.

© Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters

The Alternative for Germany campaigning in Berlin on Wednesday. The party is expected to do well in another part of Germany in elections on Sept. 6., possibly enough to take power there.
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El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack

Par : Steve Friess and Tim Balk
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”

© Emily Elconin for The New York Times

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate, speaking to the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus on Saturday.
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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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For Once, a New York Jet Is Destined to Win Something

Par : Thomas Fuller
A House race in Arizona pits Jay Feely, a former Jets kicker, against Amish Shah, a former sideline doctor for the team. Jets fans in the district say it’s a welcome distraction from all the losing.

© Cassidy Araiza for The New York Times

Jets fans watching a preseason game at a bar this month in Scottsdale, Ariz., where two former members of the franchise are running against each other for a local House seat.
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Wyoming Governor Objects to ‘Very Odd’ D.O.J. Election Monitoring

Par : Tim Balk
Governor Mark Gordon, a Republican, said he was concerned by the behavior of election observers who visited a polling station in Cheyenne.

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Governor Mark Gordon of Wyoming leads one of the most conservative states.
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A Town Council Turns to a Deck of Cards to Break a Tie

Par : Reis Thebault
Two candidates for Town Council in Gila Bend, Ariz., finished with the same number of votes. A century-old state law mandated breaking the tie with a game of chance.

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Patricia Riggs, the interim town clerk of Gila Bend, Ariz., declared Jesus Rubalcava the winner of the Town Council seat after a game of high-card draw with the opposing candidate, Athena Guerrero.
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LA Mayor Karen Bass Eases Street Vending Crackdown After Debate

Par : Livia Albeck-Ripka
Mayor Karen Bass said food vendors discourage restaurant patrons, mentioning them alongside homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into the system.

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Street vendors are ubiquitous presences across the Los Angeles area, offering foods from many cultures.
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Obama to Headline Fund-Raiser With Jeffries in New York

Par : Shane Goldmacher
The top Democrats will gather party donors on Sept. 10, just as Republicans converge in Texas for their unusual midterm convention.

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Representative Hakeem Jeffries and former President Barack Obama will aim to give Democrats a financial boost at a time when money is a concern for the party heading into the midterm elections.
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Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure

Par : Campbell Robertson
A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.

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The Maryland State House in downtown Annapolis.
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How Darline Graham’s Politics Compare With Her Brother’s as She Runs for Senate

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Ms. Graham has said she wants government to help people no longer rely on Social Security.
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Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

Par : Zach Montague
The order came amid a spate of legal challenges, including one by Democratic state attorneys general, that could still result in the rules being blocked.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Under its new plan, the Postal Service would not deliver mail ballots in states that do not share voter data with the agency and would deliver only ballots that meet certain criteria.
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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.

© Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

Bernadette Wilson, a conservative Republican, is one of the 17 candidates running for governor in Alaska’s primary.
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In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race

Par : Tim Balk
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.

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Dan J. Sullivan in Petersburg, Alaska, this summer.
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5 Things to Know About Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

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Mike Mazzei at a televised debate with Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates earlier this month in Tulsa.
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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.

© Sean Rayford for The New York Times

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.

© Sean Rayford for The New York Times

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 Mike Mazzei, Oklahoma G.O.P. Candidate for Governor

Par : J. David Goodman
The former state senator, who was endorsed by President Trump, spent millions of dollars of his own money on the race.

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Mike Mazzei at a televised debate with Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial candidates earlier this month in Tulsa.
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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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Everton Blair Jr. Wins Race to Fill David Scott’s House Seat in Georgia

Par : Bayliss Wagner
Everton Blair Jr. will serve until January in the seat long held by Mr. Scott, who died in April. Mr. Blair is not competing in the general election for the next full term in the deep-blue district.

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Everton Blair Jr. will head to Washington for the remaining months of Representative David Scott’s term.
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Trump’s Efforts to Sow Election Doubts Get Boost From Initial Court Order

Par : Zolan Kanno-Youngs
A preliminary Supreme Court ruling could leave voters confused about casting ballots by mail, even as President Trump’s executive order is being litigated in the lower courts, experts said.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

People sort through ballots at a ballot processing center during a statewide special election in California last year.
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Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case

Par : Shane Goldmacher
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.

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Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia was one of four Democratic candidates who prevailed in a lawsuit restricting ad prices for party committees. Republicans, whose committees are flush with cash, were seeking lower rates available only to candidates.
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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.

© Alex Kent/The New York Times

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.

© Will Crooks for The New York Times

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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Would Darline Graham Be the First Sister to Succeed a Brother in Congress?

Par : Mack Liederman
Family dynasties are common in American politics. But sibling succession is rare.

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Senator Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, welcoming Darline Graham, who was appointed to fill the seat of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina.
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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.

© Sean Rayford for The New York Times

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.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times; Hannah Beier/Reuters

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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.

© Meg Kinnard/Associated Press

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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Abdul El-Sayed Joins Jesse Watters of Fox News for Some Light Verbal Combat

Par : Bayliss Wagner
In a smiling yet tense interview, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, argued that his Republican critics were using culture-war issues to distract from Americans’ economic concerns.

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California Judge Says Recalled Officials Are Unlawfully in Office

Par : Livia Albeck-Ripka
The mayor and three other council members of Avenal, Calif., had refused to leave despite a certified vote by residents to recall them. They will now step down, a city official said.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

The Kings County Superior Court in Hanford, Calif.
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