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South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate

Darline Graham, sister of late Lindsey Graham and backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience

The Guardian - US

Ted Cruz Calls Texas Senate Race a $200 Million 'Real Fight' but Predicts GOP Victory

Sen. Ted Cruz predicts a $200 million battle to hold Texas's U.S. Senate seat as GOP nominee Ken Paxton faces Democratic Representative James Talarico in a race shifted to a toss-up.

Latin Times

'Achingly Close' to Jesus? Rainn Wilson's Podcast Defense of James Talarico Reopens a Fight Over His Faith: REPORT

Rainn Wilson calls Talarico's faith "achingly close" to Jesus on his podcast, reigniting months of debate over the Texas Senate hopeful's Christianity.

Latin Times

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Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race

The Democratic and the Republican candidate each blame the other for the bungled recovery effort after storm struck region

The Guardian - US

Primary runoff will determine Lindsey Graham's (R) replacement on August 25

Incumbent Darline Graham (R) and Ralph Norman (R) are running in a special Republican Party primary runoff on August 25, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which candidate will be the Republican nominee in the state's general election on November 3, 2026. In the primary, Graham received 33% of the…

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Ten U.S. House incumbents have lost primaries to non-incumbents this year, tying 2022 for the most since at least 2014

Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, Brew.

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A democratic socialist win and losses for Trump allies: takeaways from primaries in three key states

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midterms

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Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened

Jon Husted campaign reportedly concerned that rival Sherrod Brown successfully channelling outrage over energy-guzzling facilities

The Guardian - US

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon scores surprise win in Florida US Senate primary

Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in November

The Guardian - US

Wyoming primary election 2026 today: Candidates, polling place locator, voter ID rules and complete voting guide

Wyoming voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on August 18. Key Republican races include contests for the U.S. House and Senate seats. Voters can verify polling locations and check registration status online. Wyoming law permits same-day registration for eligible citizens at polling places. Winners will advance…

The Economic Times

Alaska candidate for US Senate rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support

Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organization

The Guardian - US

India in 'regular contact' with US on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal says India-US trade talks remain on track despite tariff shifts, as both sides stay committed to February's framework deal amid a looming Russian oil tariff bill in the US Senate.

The Economic Times

Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.”

The Texas Tribune

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #218

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

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Big Wins, Major Upsets And A Trump Setback. Here's What Happened In Tuesday's Primaries.

Tuesday's primaries offered a glimpse of the battles shaping the 2026 midterms, from Democratic fights over ideology and generational change to fresh questions about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement.

The Conversation

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed won a combative Democratic nomination for US Senate – he’ll face new attacks this fall

Abdul El-Sayed won a hard fight in Michigan’s Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate against Rep. Haley Stevens. He eked out a win by 15,000 votes, or about 1% of the almost 1.5 million votes cast during the election on Aug. 4, 2026.

The Guardian - US

David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin’s governor in upset over progressive Francesca Hong

Crowley pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown Hong as the clear Democratic frontrunner

The Economic Times

US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced in South Carolina. Lisa Demuth defeated Lindell in Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary. Peggy Flanagan secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat.

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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger

State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate

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Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans

From progressive and moderate to election deniers, state sees wide spectrum of candidates in test of direction for both parties

The Guardian - US

Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood

The Economic Times

Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watch

Nine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings weaken significantly. North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio offer the clearest paths to a Democratic majority. Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could become essential if the party loses ground elsewhere.…

Roll Call

10 candidates vie to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Three days after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister, Darline Graham, was sworn in to complete the remainder of the South Carolina Republican’s term. With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, she quickly declared she’d seek a full six-year term. Yet the limited polling available suggests Tuesday’s snap special election primary to…

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Roll Call on the Road: South Carolina

CQ Roll Call traveled last week to South Carolina, which is playing host to Tuesday’s special primary election to select a new Republican Senate nominee following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. Photo editor Bill Clark captured some of the action as Senate hopefuls — and other South Carolina candidates —…

The Guardian - US

Will democratic socialist Francesca Hong shake up the establishment – or help Republicans win Wisconsin?

Hong, whose grassroots campaign has made her a frontrunner, aims for primary win after public skepticism from top Democrats and a last-minute shake-up

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