Politics
Primary Elections Sweep Across U.S.
Multiple primary elections are underway across the United States. In South Carolina, Republicans vie for a primary nod to replace Gov. Henry McMaster. Meanwhile, in Maine, voters choose Mills's successor in gubernatorial races on Tuesday. AARP calls for action based on new Social Security report.
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The Hill
After the Trump administration on Tuesday released its annual report on Social Security and its projected future, officials from AARP urged action to protect the program. The annual report from the board of trustees of Social Security and Medicare stated that Social Security’s Old-Age and Survivors
2026-06-09 20:47 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side of the aisle in the ruby red state. Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's li
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The heated Senate race in Maine will come to a head Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls for primary elections. Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is the presumptive nominee on the Republican ballot, while progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner leads the other side of the aisle despite his scandal-pl
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters in the Silver State are weighing in on a slate of House primary elections Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei is retiring from his seat in the 2nd Congressional District, setting off a crowded GOP primary in Nevada. Financial advisor David Flippo secured President Trump's endorsement, while
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State's 2nd Congressional District, and Democrats are duking it out for a spot on the November ballot. Cook Political Report r
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
The contest to replace South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is underway. A handful of candidates are jockeying for the GOP nod in a Tuesday primary, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson leads the field
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters are weighing in on Tuesday primaries in the race to replace Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). It's a wide open race on both sides of the aisle, with several candidates jockeying for both parties' nods. Democratic voters are deciding between Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, businessman Ang
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on South Carolina's House primary elections. There are two open seats this cycle, with Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph Norman of the 5th Congressional district both opting to run for governor. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT. Follow Deci
2026-06-09 21:00 UTC