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Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei's seat

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 5:18 am

Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the state’s only Republican congressional seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). His Tuesday victory in the open 2nd Congressional District — which retiring Rep. Mark Amodei has held for 15 years — marks another win...

Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid 

By: The Hill

Published on: June 10, 2026, 4:19 am

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I'm going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after polls closed.  “I want a law-and-order governor, and that law-and-order governor is going to...

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's elections

By: The Hill

Published on: June 10, 2026, 4:14 am

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest on Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year's marquee Senate races. Planter was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a sexting scandal and his alleged toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends have rocked his campaign and rattled...

Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race 

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 3:46 am

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face an uphill battle in a tough political...

Smith, Honeycutt advance to runoff in crowded GOP primary for Mace's House seat

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 3:13 am

Republicans Mark Smith and Jenny Honeycutt are projected to advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Smith and Honeycutt pulled away from a crowded field of Republicans. The Democratic primary is also headed to a June 23 runoff, where former Navy Adm. Nancy Lacore and...

Khanna: Maine voters gave Platner a 'chance at redemption' with primary win

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 2:56 am

California Rep. Ro Khanna (D) said that voters gave Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a “chance at redemption” following his win in the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday evening. “He talked about Maine giving him grace, Maine giving him a second chance, he talked about the need to earn people’s votes, so this was...

Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 2:11 am

Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest. Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday. They are set to face off for California’s top...

Planned Parenthood fights back 

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 1:55 am

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story Planned Parenthood fights back Planned Parenthood took to Capitol Hill Tuesday, as staff and supporters tried to stave off attempts by Republicans to continue cutting the organization off from federal funds. © AP Photo/Jeff Roberson A provision in last year’s One Big Beautiful...

Valadao to show down against progressive in California House battleground

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 1:39 am

Progressive Randy Villegas (D) is projected to advance in the 22nd Congressional District race against incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), according to results from Decision Desk HQ.  Villegas, an educator and activist, knocked out California State Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D) from the race after neither Democrat reached the 60-percent threshold to secure the California Democratic...

AOC calls Platner allegations ‘Hard to stomach,’ emphasizes Maine election is ‘a choice’

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 1:27 am

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) addressed the string of controversies tied to Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s alleged past conduct ahead of the state’s primary election on Tuesday. “Obviously, there’s a lot in that behavior that’s really challenging — it’s hard to stomach,” she told CNN’s Manu Raju outside of the Capitol on Tuesday. “But...

Platner-Collins matchup set in high-profile Maine Senate race

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 1:09 am

Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on Tuesday, while Platner easily advanced from the Democratic primary despite questions about whether...

Kiley, a Republican-turned-independent, set to fight for political life in California House race

By: The Hill

Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:42 am

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), a former Republican, is set for a showdown in November against a Democratic challenger, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Shortly before 8 p.m. EDT, Kiley had garnered 24.53 percent of the vote, while Democrat Richard Pan, a doctor and small business owner, had garnered 23.21 percent, per DDHQ. Pan and Kiley...

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances to runoff in Democratic primary for Mace seat

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:37 am

Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is projected head to a runoff against veteran Mac Deford in the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore and Deford defeated a group of Democrats in the district, which stretches along the southeast coast of...

Evette, Wilson head to runoff in heated South Carolina GOP governor's race

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:29 am

The GOP primary race for governor of South Carolina is projected to head to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) and state Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evette, who is backed by President Trump, and Wilson were the top two vote-getters, but neither snagged the majority of support...

Trump says Pulte will take over as acting DNI sooner than expected 

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:25 am

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. The president shared in a Truth Social post that Pulte will take over as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on...