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John Cornyn’s defeat could be the end of the GOP establishment
Carolina Lumetta, TheBlaze
As soon as polls closed in Texas on Tuesday, the Associated Press called a decisive victory for state Attorney General Ken Paxton, presumably ending Sen. John Cornyn’s 35-year political career. The 30-point margin was also another feather in Donald Trump’s ca…
May 31, 2026, 1:30 PM
Hochul signs new protections for NY immigrants, amid pushback from Trump officials
Arya Sundaram, Gothamist
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Her counterpart in New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill, also faces opposition from the federal government. [ more › ]
May 29, 2026, 7:36 PM
From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation
Eleanor Klibanoff, Salon
Struggles between Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predate Trump. But he has tried to tip the scales
May 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Trump will regret endorsing Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary
Amanda Marcotte, Salon
Democrat James Talarico may win — and the president weakened his hold over the GOP
May 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
Tommy Tuberville Likens Trump Slush Fund To Aid For Ukraine
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
If the people of Alabama elect this clown for governor, they get what they deserve. Sen. Tommy Tuberville made an appearance on this Saturday's The Big Weekend Show on Fox and was asked about the contentious meeting between some of his fellow senators and act…
May 24, 2026, 9:49 PM
Trump backs Ken Paxton in crucial Texas Republican Senate run-off
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
Polls show mixed results, with Paxton and Cornyn in close battle against Democrat James Talarico.
May 19, 2026, 6:24 PM
Brad Raffensperger became famous by defying Trump. Now he wants Georgia Republicans to forget that
JEFF AMY, Yahoo Entertainment
Being as well known as Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger would be a dream for many ambitious politicians. “I think most people by now know who I...
May 13, 2026, 4:06 AM
Ramaswamy will win Ohio GOP primary for governor, ABC News projects
Diana Paulsen, Abcnews.com
Businessman and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will win the GOP primary for Ohio governor, ABC News projects.
May 6, 2026, 3:34 AM
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
BBC News
He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.
May 6, 2026, 12:06 AM
Ohio Primary Elections Map: Live Results
The New Yorker
Sherrod Brown is running in the Democratic primary for J. D. Vance’s Senate seat; Vivek Ramaswamy looks to win the Republican primary for governor.
May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Graham Platner looks to unite Maine Democrats as their ‘presumptive’ Senate nominee
Bridget Bowman, NBC News
Maine Democratic Party convention-goers were relieved to focus on the general election, but some had mixed feelings about their prospects against GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
May 3, 2026, 2:18 AM
Graham Platner’s triumph, explained by a Maine reporter
Andrew Prokop, Vox
One of the most hotly contested Democratic primaries of 2026 ended with a whimper rather than a bang Thursday, as Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) suspended her Senate campaign, making outsider oyster farmer Graham Platner the overwhelming favorite for the party’s …
Apr 30, 2026, 8:16 PM
Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
JULIE CARR SMYTH, Yahoo Entertainment
Ohio has a contested Republican primary for governor fast approaching, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race. Vivek...
Apr 26, 2026, 1:01 PM
Trump wants a deadlocked Congress to move on AI. Frustrated states say they already have
Deepa Shivaram, NPR
State lawmakers have been stepping in to regulate artificial intelligence, clashing with the federal government's inaction as concerns about oversight and safety grow.
Mar 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
MAGA Candidate Can't Beg, Buy, Or Steal GOP Endorsement
Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com
Because Tom Tiffany is running to be Wisconsin's governor, he had to give up his seat as a U.S. representative. Before Tiffany, that seat was held by Sean Duffy, the current Secretary of Transportation. There are currently eight people running for that seat -…
Mar 22, 2026, 12:46 PM
AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton
Akela Lacy, The Intercept
AIPAC is spending big in Tuesday’s Illinois House primaries. In the Senate race, its donors quietly lined up behind the lieutenant governor. The post AIPAC Is Staying Out of Illinois Senate Race — But Its Donors Back Juliana Stratton appeared first on The Int…
Mar 12, 2026, 9:30 PM
North Carolina primaries launch battle to replace retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis
Halle Troadec, Abcnews.com
Democrats are hoping former Gov. Roy Cooper can flip the seat blue.
Mar 3, 2026, 10:30 AM
Top Wisconsin Republican Announces He's Quitting
Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com
On Thursday, Wisconsin Speaker of the Assembly Robin Vos announced that he would not be running for reelection. Vos claimed that he had had a heart attack in November, which prompted him to decide not to run again due to the stress of the job. It should be n…
Feb 21, 2026, 2:38 PM
NY Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado pulls plug on sputtering Gov. Kathy Hochul primary challenge
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, New York Daily News
NEW YORK — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado on Tuesday pulled the plug on his sputtering primary challenge to Gov. Kathy Hochul, clearing her path to the Democratic ...
Feb 10, 2026, 10:45 PM
The state attorneys general are as mad as you are
Sarah Jeong, The Verge
The sun was already beginning to set as Portlanders in weatherproof jackets and fleeces lined up around Revolution Hall. It wasn't yet 5PM on a Wednesday but the crowd was gathering well before the town hall was scheduled to begin. Just a day earlier, news ou…
Jan 22, 2026, 7:52 PM
Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve Is Still in the Works. Some States Have Already Taken Action on Theirs
Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com
Arizona, New Hampshire, and Texas have enacted laws aimed at creating their own reserves.
Jan 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, Yahoo Entertainment
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress, bowing out of the...
Dec 19, 2025, 9:27 PM
How Indiana's redistricting rejection affects Trump's push nationwide
Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star
Indiana's rejection of President Donald Trump's redistricting push makes the math more tenuous for ensuring a Republican majority in Congress.
Dec 12, 2025, 11:05 AM
Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Dec 12, 2025, 1:29 AM