Politics
Primary Elections Sweep Across Midwest
Midwestern states are holding primary elections on Tuesday. Key races include Nebraska's gubernatorial and Senate contests, as well as House primaries in both Nebraska and West Virginia.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Hill
Voters in Nebraska are heading to the polls Tuesday for the gubernatorial primary election. Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is running to defend his seat in the GOP primary, while Democratic frontrunner Lynne Walz, a former state senator, is seeking her party's nod in her own contest. Pillen, who is backed by P
2026-05-12 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is running in a Tuesday primary to hold on to her seat representing West Virginia this fall. She faces a handful of primary challengers. Democrats also boast a crowded primary field, with several candidates vying for the party's nomination. Polls close at 7:30 p.
2026-05-12 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Republican Rep. Don Bacon's retirement from Congress has opened a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska this fall. On Tuesday, voters will weigh in on who they would like to see on the ticket to represent the 2nd Congressional District and the state's other two seats. Reps. Mike Flood (R)
2026-05-12 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts is competing in a Tuesday primary to hold on to his party's nomination representing Nebraska in the Senate. Ricketts is backed by President Trump and is likely to keep his party's backing. Across the aisle, Democrats Cindy Burbank and William Forbes are seeking their pa
2026-05-12 21:00 UTC
The Hill
West Virginians are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state's House primary elections. Both incumbents: Republican Reps. Carol Miller of the 1st Congressional District and Riley Moore of the 2nd Congressional District are seeking reelection. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision De
2026-05-12 21:00 UTC