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Marx Leads Kirkmeyer Narrowly as Colorado GOP Governor Primary Remains Too Close to Call
politics9 days ago

Marx Leads Kirkmeyer Narrowly as Colorado GOP Governor Primary Remains Too Close to Call

Victor Marx holds a slim 39.9% to 39.5% lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, with the result too close to call and possibly decided after several more days of counting. Marx has momentum through his national following and narrative, while Kirkmeyer faced fundraising hurdles despite establishment endorsements; the winner will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November.

via The Colorado Sun|
#barbara-kirkmeyer#colorado#colorado-governor-race
Trump Endorsement Sparks High-Stakes Upstate NY House Primary
politics19 days ago

Trump Endorsement Sparks High-Stakes Upstate NY House Primary

Trump’s endorsement of Anthony Constantino has transformed a competitive upstate New York GOP primary into a test of the former president’s influence, pitting Constantino’s self-funded outsider bid against veteran incumbent Robert Smullen, who has strong local committee support. The race features sharp personal attacks, frequent fundraising/endorsement shifts, and parallel endorsements from national figures, as both candidates claim Trump’s backing as key to winning the seat being vacated by Elise Stefanik.

via Gothamist|
#anthony-constantino#gop-primary#politics
politics1 month ago

Mace Falls Short in SC GOP Governor Primary as Trump-Backed Evette Advances

Rep. Nancy Mace failed to reach the runoff in South Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial primary, hurt by scandals and her role in releasing the Epstein files; Trump endorsed Pamela Evette, who advanced to a June runoff with Attorney General Alan Wilson, signaling continuing Trump influence as Mace gave up her House seat and indicated she won’t seek a Congress comeback.

via Politico|
#epstein-files#gop-primary#nancy-mace
Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Primary After Expensive Ad Battle
politics1 month ago

Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Primary After Expensive Ad Battle

Sen. Lindsey Graham won South Carolina's Republican primary after a costly challenge from self-funded candidate Mark Lynch, aided by Donald Trump’s endorsement. Graham spent more than $13 million on ads while Lynch loaned his campaign $5 million and criticized Graham as a career politician. The victory secures Graham’s Senate seat for another term amid ongoing tensions with Trump-era politics.

via NBC News|
#gop-primary#lindsey-graham#mark-lynch
Trump-Backed Moore Faces Outsider Challenge in Alabama Senate Runoff
politics1 month ago

Trump-Backed Moore Faces Outsider Challenge in Alabama Senate Runoff

In Alabama’s GOP Senate runoff, Trump-endorsed incumbent Barry Moore leads challenger Jared Hudson, a fresh, veteran outsider focusing on law enforcement and conservative values. Polls are mixed, with endorsements and ground-game visibility shaping the race as both sides court turnout ahead of the June 16 runoff. A potential Trump intervention could still sway the outcome as outsiders try to upend an incumbent favored by Trump and allies.

via Politico|
#alabama-senate-runoff#barry-moore#gop-primary
Massie’s Stand Tests Trump’s Grip in Kentucky GOP Primary
politics1 month ago

Massie’s Stand Tests Trump’s Grip in Kentucky GOP Primary

Thomas Massie, a libertarian-leaning incumbent in Kentucky’s 4th district, faces a Trump-endorsed challenge from Ed Gallrein in a close GOP primary that has become a referendum on Trump’s influence and Massie’s willingness to defy him; with voters split on loyalty, Massie’s anti-establishment stance on taxes, foreign policy, and the Epstein files, along with local concerns like rising gas prices, could determine whether he survives and what it signals for the party’s direction.

via The Guardian|
#donald-trump#ed-gallrein#gop-primary
Election-skeptic challenger shocks Nebraska GOP primary, ousts secretary of state
politics1 month ago

Election-skeptic challenger shocks Nebraska GOP primary, ousts secretary of state

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen lost the GOP primary to Scott Petersen, who campaigned on election integrity concerns and promoted extensive hand-counting while calling for tighter limits on mail voting. Evnen defended Nebraska’s voting system as secure and highlighted a 10% hand-count audit, but Petersen’s messages—often spreading debunked conspiracy theories about voting equipment—proved compelling enough to unseat the two-term incumbent. Petersen’s upset victory in a conservative state makes him the favorite in November’s general election.

via NBC News|
#election-security#gop-primary#hand-counting
Ramaswamy clinches GOP nomination for Ohio governor, setting up Acton showdown
politics2 months ago

Ramaswamy clinches GOP nomination for Ohio governor, setting up Acton showdown

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in unofficial results, defeating Casey Putsch and advancing to a November contest against Democrat Amy Acton. Backed by Trump, Ramaswamy leverages name recognition and a national profile, while Acton runs on affordability and public-health experience from the Covid era. Ohio’s term-limited governor’s seat is up, and the general election is expected to be competitive amid lingering Covid-era politics.

via BBC|
#amy-acton#gop-primary#ohio-governor-race
Ramaswamy Clinches Ohio GOP Governor Nomination, Faces Acton in November
politics2 months ago

Ramaswamy Clinches Ohio GOP Governor Nomination, Faces Acton in November

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in the primary and will face Democrat Amy Acton in November, with Gov. DeWine term-limited. The field tightened after Dave Yost dropped out and Jim Tressel didn’t run; Ramaswamy defeated Casey Putsch. Acton had no challengers. In fundraising, Ramaswamy reported about $30 million cash on hand (roughly $5 million raised in Q1 2026 plus a $25 million self-loan) while Acton had about $3 million on hand after raising $5.1 million. Vice President JD Vance said he voted for Ramaswamy.

via CBS News|
#2026-elections#amy-acton#gop-primary
Ramaswamy Clinches Ohio GOP Nomination for Governor
politics2 months ago

Ramaswamy Clinches Ohio GOP Nomination for Governor

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Ohio Republican primary for governor, defeating Casey Putsch; Amy Acton earned the Democratic nomination, with Heather Hill removed from the ballot. Ramaswamy will run with Rob McColley and Acton with David Pepper. The general election is expected to be close in a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic governor in 20 years, aided by Ramaswamy’s large fundraising and early ad push.

via NBC News|
#campaign-finance#gop-primary#ohio-governor-race