Politics
Primary Elections Update
Voters in New Mexico and South Dakota cast ballots for their respective primary elections. In New Mexico, Deb Haaland leads the Democratic race to succeed Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, while Marty Jackley is favored in the Republican contest for a House seat vacated by Rep. Dusty Johnson.
Coverage timeline — 12 articles
The Hill
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is running for a second term as New Mexico voters head to the polls in Tuesday primaries. Luján faces one primary challenger, while no Republican challenger filed to run against the incumbent. Larry Marker is running as a GOP write-in candidate. Polls close at 9 p.m. Follow De
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Iowa voters on Tuesday will decide which Democrat and Republican will face off in the race to replace outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst (R). Republican Rep. Ashely Hinson is leading challenger Jim Carlin, a former state senator, in the GOP primary. On the other side of the aisle, state Rep. Josh Turek and st
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
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California voters will select which top two candidates in its 52 House districts will face off this November. There are six open seats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D) 11th Congressional District. She is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Last year's Democratic-led red
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
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Voters in the Hawkeye State are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot to succeed outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). Rep. Randy Feestra (R) is facing off against a handful of opponents in GOP primary, including state Rep. Eddie Andrews, farmer Zach Lahn, former state Rep. Brad
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
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Voters in Montana will head to the polls in a Tuesday primary to decide who will succeed Republican Sen. Steve Daines, who opted to retire from Congress. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, has the support of President Trump and the retiring senator. Several candidates are jockeyi
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Montana voters are weighing in on this year's 2026 House races in a Tuesday primary. The 1st Congressional District is open, with Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) retiring this cycle. Democrats view the seat as a prime pick-up opportunity despite the district's red leanings. Troy Downing, a Republican, is seekin
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Mike Round (R) is running for a third term representing South Dakota in a Tuesday primary. He is facing one primary challenger and is expected to advance to face Democrats' presumptive nominee, former state trooper Julian Beaudion. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live resul
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Two House seats in Iowa are up for grabs this election cycle, with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra running for higher office. These two seats, the 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts, are solid Republican strongholds. Iowa's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts, however, are rated "toss up
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is underway, as voters head to the polls Tuesday. A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans are duking it out, and the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will move on from the primary to the general election. Former Health and Human Ser
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
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All three House Democrats representing New Mexico are seeking reelection this cycle. Voters will decide Tuesday which Republican candidates Reps. Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vazquez and Teresa Leger Fernández will face in Novembers. Polls close at 9 p.m. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live results below.
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters in New Mexico will decide who will succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Tuesday primary elections. On the Democratic side, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland leads Sam Bregman, a district attorney, in polling. A jandful of candidates on the other side of the aisle are facing off for the
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The lone House seat in South Dakota is up for grabs this cycle, with voters heading to the polls for Tuesday primary elections. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson opted to run for governor, leaving his solid red seat open. State Attorney General Marty Jackley is the favorite in the Republican primary, and
2026-06-02 21:00 UTC