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Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In
politics5 days ago

Massie Blocked from Running as Independent by 1920 Sore-Loser Law, Weighs Senate Write-In

After losing Kentucky’s Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie cannot appear on November’s ballot as a candidate for the same office because of Kentucky’s 1920 sore-loser law. He could, however, run for a different statewide post, such as the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell, potentially as a write-in, though that path faces deadline constraints and likely challenges.

Bottoms cruises to Democratic governor nomination as Jackson and Jones head to GOP runoff
politics6 days ago

Bottoms cruises to Democratic governor nomination as Jackson and Jones head to GOP runoff

Georgia’s primary night produced a GOP governor runoff between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson after Jackson spent a record amount of his own money, while Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Democratic nomination for governor; turnout surged with strong Black female support in Fulton County, but Democrats failed to flip two Georgia Supreme Court seats despite a heavy push. The results highlight shifting dynamics in Georgia politics as voting-rights issues and map redraws loom ahead of a June special session.

Progressives press for a landmark win in Philadelphia's bluest district
politics7 days ago

Progressives press for a landmark win in Philadelphia's bluest district

Progressives are attempting to win Pennsylvania’s 3rd District in a three‑way Philadelphia race to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans, with Chris Rabb backed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives while Ala Stanford and Sharif Street lead the establishment and local support. Endorsements flow from national figures and groups, but the race also centers on Israel/Gaza policy, highlighting tensions within the party as voters focus on local economic and quality‑of‑life issues. The outcome could cement a progressive foothold in Pennsylvania politics.

Massie: Outsider Billionaires Try to Buy His Kentucky Seat Ahead of Primary
politics7 days ago

Massie: Outsider Billionaires Try to Buy His Kentucky Seat Ahead of Primary

Days before Kentucky's GOP primary, Rep. Thomas Massie claims that out-of-state billionaires (including Miriam Adelson and Paul Singer) and groups tied to the Israeli lobby are funding a bid to “buy a seat” in Congress, a charge he says frames this race as a referendum on foreign policy. He is facing a Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein, as Trump posts attacks against Massie; Massie touts grassroots support and poll leads while groups tied to the Israeli lobby respond and comment requests are pursued by ABC News.

Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming reach Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy loss
politics8 days ago

Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming reach Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy loss

Incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy was ousted in Louisiana’s GOP primary as Trump-aligned Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a June 27 runoff for the Senate seat; Letlow led the field but didn’t hit 50%, forcing a head-to-head with Fleming. On the Democratic side, Jamie Davis will face Gary Crockett in a runoff after Crockett narrowly edged Nick Albares. Cassidy’s defeat follows his impeachment vote against Trump and reflected the presidential endorsement and state GOP efforts to reshape the race under Gov. Jeff Landry’s semi-closed primary reform.

Louisiana 2026 Primary: Letlow Tops Early GOP Senate Results
politics9 days ago

Louisiana 2026 Primary: Letlow Tops Early GOP Senate Results

Live Louisiana 2026 primary results show GOP Senate front-runner Julia Letlow leading early with about 45% (19% reporting), followed by John Fleming at ~28.8% and incumbent Bill Cassidy at ~23.9%. In the Democratic U.S. Senate contest, Jamie Davis leads with ~46.4% (12% reporting). Ballot measures and several local races are also included; results are from the Associated Press and are initial updates as votes continue to be tallied.

South Carolina moves to delay primary to clear path for GOP redistricting
politics17 days ago

South Carolina moves to delay primary to clear path for GOP redistricting

A South Carolina House subcommittee advanced a bill to move the June 9 primary to August 11 to accelerate redistricting that would dismantle Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district, with absentee ballots already sent to military and overseas voters potentially voided; the change would cost about $2.5 million to discard those ballots, and the Senate has not yet acted amid broad public opposition.

Louisiana Voter-Rights Groups Sue to Stop Congressional Primary Suspension
politics24 days ago

Louisiana Voter-Rights Groups Sue to Stop Congressional Primary Suspension

The ACLU and Louisiana voting-rights groups filed a state-court suit to block Governor Jeff Landry and Secretary of State Nancy Landry from suspending the congressional primary following the Louisiana v Callais ruling, arguing the move creates chaos and jeopardizes absentee ballots, while other races and constitutional amendments proceed; a separate federal suit seeks to restore the suspended primary.