8 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections After Trump Crushes Republican Dissent
President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests.
Primaries and Caucuses
Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe
Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, took a veiled swipe at Mr. Trump, saying power should not focus on “one individual.”
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Democrats will choose a candidate in a House battleground in Nebraska that could decide the fate of Omaha’s “blue dot” vote.
Accusations of Shenanigans Fly in Nebraska’s Senate Race
One Democrat is accused of being a Republican in disguise. Another plans to drop out to boost an independent. It’s primary eve in one of the country’s most unusual midterm contests.
President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries
President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.
Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision
Louisiana voters who successfully challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander had asked the justices to quickly return the case to the lower courts, clearing the way for a new map.
Gov. Janet Mills Exits Maine Senate Race as an Insurgent Democrat Rises
Her withdrawal reflects the energy of the party’s left and voters’ unease with older candidates and paves the way for Graham Platner to challenge Senator Susan Collins in November.
In First Campaign Ad, Schlossberg Leans on a Well-Known Name: Pelosi
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, is among a slate of Democrats seeking to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler of New York.
How Talarico Won Texas Democrats With Love, Luck and a Little Restraint
A carefully disciplined campaign that capitalized on viral media, months of organizing and strong outreach to Latino voters helped propel James Talarico to the center of Texas politics.
Why Buttigieg, Walz, Beshear and Other Democrats Are Already Teasing 2028 Bids
Voters could be forgiven for thinking so. The party’s up-and-comers, heavy on tough talk and light on new ideas, are being remarkably open about wanting to run despite how early it is.