Outsider Democrat tops Maine primary as Lindsey Graham clinches SC nomination — midterm live updates

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate nomination to challenge Republican Susan Collins, while Lindsey Graham secured the South Carolina GOP nod for a fifth term. The live coverage also reports other primaries (California, North Dakota, Nevada) with notable results such as Randy Villegas advancing to face David Valadao in CA-22, Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan advancing in CA-6, and Mai Vang slated to face Doris Matsui in CA-7, alongside Steve Hilton’s California governor bid; Tom Steyer conceded, and Nancy Mace finished fifth in SC’s gubernatorial race. The day underscores a high-stakes, polarized race for Senate control amid inflation, foreign-policy tensions, and ongoing controversy surrounding candidates.