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California's Unusual Primary Opens Door for Same-Party General Election Showdowns

California operates one of the country's most distinctive voting systems, allowing candidates from the same political party to potentially square off in the general election, a scenario that would ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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California's Vote Count Trap: Why Early Results Lie

California's election night tallies can deceive. The state's counting process creates a dangerous optical illusion where one candidate appears to surge while another crashes, only for final results...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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They live in L.A., but can't vote for its next mayor

Thousands of people who consider themselves Los Angeles residents learned on election day they have no official voice in choosing the city's next mayor. The stunning realization came Tuesday as pol...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Reality Star's Mayoral Bid Banks on Distant Donors

Spencer Pratt's unlikely campaign for Los Angeles mayor is drawing substantial financial support from people who cannot cast a ballot for him, a strategy that sets him apart from rivals pursuing a ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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California races hinge on overnight vote count as officials brace for delayed results

Election officials across California warned that final results from primary contests may not be available on election night, with vote counting operations set to extend well into the overnight hour...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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House primaries reshape battleground maps as voters pick candidates in Iowa, California, and beyond

Primary elections across multiple states Tuesday crystallized the cast of characters who will compete for control of the House this fall, with contests ranging from rematches in Iowa to generationa...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 13 min read

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Feds Face Off in Court Over Slavery Display at Washington's Home

A federal appeals court heard heated arguments Tuesday over who controls the historical narrative at George Washington's Philadelphia mansion, with the administration squaring off against those pus...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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High Court Clears Alabama Redistricting Plan That Cuts Black District

The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to proceed with a congressional map that removes a district where Black voters held majority control, marking a significant development in voting rights litiga...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Progressive City Councilor Nithya Raman Throws Hat in LA Mayor Race

Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat on the Los Angeles City Council, caught allies and observers off guard by jumping into the mayoral race at the eleventh hour. Her last-minute entry shook up wha...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump-Backed Radio Host Topples Montana's Top Election Official

A conservative radio personality backed by Donald Trump decisively won Montana's Republican primary for a U.S. House seat, defeating the state's secretary of state and two other GOP challengers in ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Hinson Captures Iowa GOP Senate Nod After Heavy Backing From Party Brass

Ashley Hinson won the Republican primary for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, cementing her status as the party's establishment choice in a race that could prove unexpectedly tight come November. The three...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Haaland Captures Democratic Nod in New Mexico Governor's Race

Deb Haaland cleared a major hurdle in her bid to become the nation's first Native American female governor, securing the Democratic primary victory in New Mexico. The former Interior secretary's wi...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Los Angeles Voters Face Uninspiring Choices in Major Races

Voters across Los Angeles are grappling with a dilemma as they head into major elections: neither the mayoral nor gubernatorial fields are generating much enthusiasm. The sentiment cuts across the ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Paralympian Lawmaker Stuns Iowa Dems in Senate Primary

Josh Turek, a state legislator and Paralympian, defeated Zach Wahls in Iowa's Democratic Senate primary, in a result that exposed divisions within the party over establishment backing and anti-esta...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Porter's Corporate Takedowns Propel Her, But Personality Concerns Linger

Katie Porter's entry into the California governor's race brings a political resume built on fiery congressional hearings where she systematically dismantled corporate executives over policy details...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Turek and Wahls Make Last-Ditch Case as Iowa Democrats Vote

Iowa's Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate came down to the wire Tuesday as Josh Turek and Zach Wahls delivered closing arguments to voters heading to the polls. Both candidates seized the fina...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Bass's Poll Numbers Plummet After Fire Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass entered office with solid public backing, but her standing with voters has eroded significantly following the catastrophic fires that swept through the region last year...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Haaland advances to New Mexico governor showdown after primary victory

Deb Haaland claimed the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor on Tuesday, positioning herself as the heavy favorite in November's general election in a state where Democrats control every s...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Iowa Democrat Banks on Gold Medals and Moderation in Senate Bid

Josh Turek is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat as a self-styled pragmatist in a state where partisan divisions run deep. The Democratic candidate is positioning himself as a bridge-builder rathe...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Capitol Rioter Lands Pentagon Job After Trump Pardon

A 19-year-old who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, pleaded guilty to his role in the breach, and apologized for what he called an "embarrassing" chapter of his life now works as a polit...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Democrat Navy Pilot Bennett Wins Primary Showdown, Faces Absent GOP Incumbent Kean

Rebecca Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot turned healthcare executive, has secured the Democratic nomination for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, positioning her for a general electio...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Daines' Last-Minute Exit Clears Path for Handpicked Successor

Senator Steve Daines pulled out of his Montana re-election race at the eleventh hour, a maneuver that eliminated potential challengers and handed the field to his preferred candidate, Kurt Alme. Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Dismissed Strait Threat Iran Had Signaled for 20 Years

Iran's warnings about the Strait of Hormuz stretched back two decades, yet the Trump administration treated the threat as less serious than Tehran's track record suggested it should be. The strateg...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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From Downing Street to California: The Unlikely Path of Steve Hilton's Gubernatorial Bid

Steve Hilton's trajectory from British political insider to Fox News personality to California gubernatorial candidate reads like a blueprint for reinvention in modern politics. Hilton spent years ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Reality Star Spencer Pratt Jumps Into Los Angeles Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt, the reality television personality best known from MTV's "The Hills," has entered the race for Los Angeles mayor, leveraging his recent experience as a wildfire victim to build an ou...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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From viral kid to Senate contender: Who is Zach Wahls?

Zach Wahls is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat as a Democrat, bringing with him a national profile built on a decade-old moment that changed his trajectory. The Iowa native became an unexpected ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Reality TV Star Takes Gamble in LA Mayor's Race

Spencer Pratt, the television personality known for his appearances on reality shows, is competing in Los Angeles' mayoral primary election tonight, setting up a direct contest with the city's sitt...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Los Angeles Mayor's Race Heats Up as Primary Looms

The race for Los Angeles mayor is shaping up as one of the country's most closely watched municipal contests, with Steve Kornacki analyzing the dynamics as voting draws near. The primary battle has...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Swalwell's Exit Reshuffles California Governor's Race

Eric Swalwell's withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race has upended the Democratic primary, leaving his rivals to compete for the voting bloc he'd assembled. Swalwell had positioned himse...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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California Primary Sets Stage for GOP Vulnerability Test

Several competitive House primaries unfolding in California this election cycle are shaping up as a crucial proving ground for Democrats seeking to exploit Republican weaknesses heading into the ge...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Six-State Primary Day: When America Will Know the Results

Primary voters across six states headed to the polls Tuesday, setting up a potentially long night for those waiting to learn which candidates advanced toward November. Election officials cautioned ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Team Pivots Homeless Policy Away From Housing, Toward Treatment

The Trump administration is fundamentally reshaping how federal dollars flow to homeless services, prioritizing addiction and mental health treatment over housing assistance in what represents the ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Democratic Frontrunner Platner Huddles With Senate Leadership as Texting Controversy Swirls

Graham Platner, positioned to become Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, traveled to Washington for closed-door meetings with members of the upper chamber, a move that underscores the party's effort...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Tech money floods California races as billionaires place massive bets

California's political landscape has become a playground for the wealthy, with billionaires and Silicon Valley titans pouring unprecedented sums into competitive races across the state. Former hedg...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Billionaire Steyer Eyes California Governor's Race

Tom Steyer is preparing to enter California's gubernatorial contest as a wealthy outsider with deep ties to progressive politics and climate activism.The billionaire businessman has built considera...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Family Audit Shield Stays in Place, Acting AG Confirms

The Trump administration is keeping a sweeping directive that protects the president and his relatives from Internal Revenue Service audits on their previously filed tax returns, according to the a...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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LA Voters Have Wrong Idea Who Can Actually Pick Their Mayor

A significant chunk of Los Angeles residents appear confused about one of the most basic mechanics of their local democracy: who actually gets to vote for mayor.The misconception runs deep enough t...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Becerra Surges in California Governor's Race

Xavier Becerra has emerged as a surprising contender in California's gubernatorial contest, reversing months of polling struggles to become a leading candidate in the crowded field.The shift marks ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Missing GOP Congressman Hints at Weeks-Long Absence, Pledges 'Transparency'

Representative Thomas Kean Jr., the New Jersey Republican who has vanished from Congress and campaign activities since March, signaled Friday that his return to Capitol Hill remains uncertain, pote...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Acting AG Blanche Halts Controversial DOJ Compensation Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department will not proceed with the "anti-weaponization" fund, effectively ending a contentious initiative that had drawn fierce cri...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump to keynote White House Correspondents' Dinner after reschedule

Donald Trump will appear as the keynote speaker at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking a notable return to the annual event that has historically served as a stage for sitting...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Iowa voter gets personal pitch from Senate candidate himself

A Cedar Rapids woman was on the verge of supporting Zach Wahls in the Democratic Senate primary when Josh Turek's campaign knocked on her door and changed the calculation. The interaction prompted ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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California's Election Night Could Stretch Into Week

Californians casting ballots Tuesday face a familiar wait. Polls close at 8 p.m., but don't expect decisive results by midnight. The state's deliberate counting process and massive mail ballot volu...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Same Name, Same Race, Different Dan: Alaska Senate Feud Erupts Over Alleged Spoiler Tactic

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is fighting on two fronts in his reelection bid: against Democrat Mary Peltola and now against a namesake with an "R" next to his name on the ballot.The senator's ca...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Blanche kills Trump's 1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund for good

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Tuesday that the Justice Department is permanently shelving the controversial $1.8 billion fund created as part of a settlement with President Donald ...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Rubio Pushes Back on Kennedy's Vaccine Agenda in Sharp Senate Showdown

Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a pointed message to senators about the future of American vaccine diplomacy, signaling he intends to reassert control over Washington's relationship with G...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's intel pick draws fire over politicization fears

The appointment of a Trump ally to a top intelligence position is sparking concern among observers who worry about the independence of classified information flowing to the president.Critics say th...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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California Republicans race to stay in governor's race before ballot narrows

California Republicans face a critical juncture in the 2026 gubernatorial race, where the state's unique primary system threatens to squeeze out GOP candidates unless one builds enough support to a...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 4 min read