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5:57am, 14th May, 2019

North Carolina to hold congressional primary after race tainted by fraud

North Carolina voters on Tuesday will start the process of picking a new Republican candidate for Congress after state officials ordered a rerun of a November 2018 race marred by an absentee-ballot fraud scheme.

O'Rourke to rally in his native Texas, where tough 2020 presidential primary awaits

5:36am, 29th March, 2019

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O'Rourke to rally in his native Texas, where tough 2020 presidential primary awaits

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will hold campaign rallies on Saturday in his home state of Texas, where he faces far different challenges in the 2020 race from those of his underdog U.S. Senate run in 2018.

O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?

1:49pm, 17th March, 2019

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O'Rourke candidacy asks: Can a moderate white male win the 2020 Democratic primary?

As he had done at several stops in his first campaign trip as a presidential candidate, Beto O'Rourke on Friday climbed atop a counter at a local Iowa business and addressed a small but adoring crowd. People clapped and cheered. Outside, some wa...

Republican Party chair says primary challengers to Trump would 'lose horribly'

4:11pm, 28th February, 2019

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Republican Party chair says primary challengers to Trump would 'lose horribly'

The chair of the Republican National Committee said on Thursday that any Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump in next year's presidential election is doomed to fail.

Republican Party chair says primary challenge to Trump would be futile

12:00pm, 28th February, 2019

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Republican Party chair says primary challenge to Trump would be futile

The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee said on Thursday that any Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump in next year's presidential election is doomed to fail.

Pivotal New Hampshire primary may come down to Sanders versus Warren

2:49pm, 25th February, 2019

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Pivotal New Hampshire primary may come down to Sanders versus Warren

Bernie Sanders' entry into the 2020 presidential race has complicated fellow liberal Elizabeth Warren's bid for the Democratic nomination, a path that runs straight through New Hampshire.

Rhode Island governor faces primary challenger from left

6:11am, 12th September, 2018

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Rhode Island governor faces primary challenger from left

Rhode Island's governor is the latest Democrat to face a challenge from the party's left-wing flank ahead of November elections as she heads into a hard-fought nominating contest on Wednesday, one of the last of the year.

Liberal Democrat pulls off upset in Democratic primary for Florida governor

9:09pm, 28th August, 2018

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Liberal Democrat pulls off upset in Democratic primary for Florida governor

A Democratic progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders pulled off an upset over an establishment favorite in the Democratic primary for Florida governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown with a Trump-backed Republican in the battleground...

In Senate primary, Arizona Republicans compete over who loves Trump most

5:25am, 28th August, 2018

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In Senate primary, Arizona Republicans compete over who loves Trump most

A contentious three-way U.S. Senate battle in Arizona on Tuesday among Republicans fighting to prove the depth of their allegiance to President Donald Trump tops the last big day of state nominating contests before November's elections.

Massachusetts securities regulator faces primary challenge, focus on election handling

2:10pm, 22nd August, 2018

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Massachusetts securities regulator faces primary challenge, focus on election handling

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin, one of the most aggressive U.S. securities law enforcers, next month will face his first primary challenge in over a decade from a rival who claims Galvin has neglected his role as the state's top...

Wyoming secretary of state wins Republican gubernatorial primary

12:31am, 22nd August, 2018

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Wyoming secretary of state wins Republican gubernatorial primary

Wyoming Secretary of State Mark Gordon was on course on Tuesday to defeat five other candidates in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary, including a financier and mega donor who garnered support from President Donald Trump.

Trump ally Kobach holds narrow lead in Kansas gubernatorial primary

6:58pm, 8th August, 2018

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Trump ally Kobach holds narrow lead in Kansas gubernatorial primary

U.S. President Donald Trump's first choice as governor of Kansas, Kris Kobach, held a narrow, 200-vote lead in the Republican primary over the current governor with nearly all votes counted, according to the Kansas Secretary of State web site.

Virginia battle highlights U.S. Congress primary elections in 5 states

2:52pm, 12th June, 2018

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Virginia battle highlights U.S. Congress primary elections in 5 states

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in five U.S. states went to the polls on Tuesday to pick candidates for November's midterm elections, with a battle among Virginia Democrats for the right to challenge an endangered congressional Republican topping...