Trump-backed governor wins GOP primary for third term after running on deregulation and tax cuts

Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, is one step closer to a third term after vanquishing a crowded field of challengers on Tuesday. Little defeated seven opponents in Idaho’s Republican gubernatorial primary, according to The Associated Press. He was backed by President Donald Trump, who gave the incumbent his “complete and total endorsement,” before he publicly announced … Read more

Former top Oregon GOP official secures nomination for governor as Republicans target blue-state pickup

Former state House Minority Leader Christine Drazan won Oregon’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday, emerging from a crowded field of candidates seeking the chance to flip the governor’s mansion in a state Democrats have controlled for nearly four decades. The Republican field included former Portland Trail Blazers player and businessman Chris Dudley, state Rep. … Read more

Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House

Democrats see four districts as essential in midterms bid to retake House as 16 representatives seek re-election Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Primaries across Pennsylvania clarified key battlegrounds for November’s midterm elections on Tuesday. Sixteen of the state’s 17 US representatives are seeking re-election, and Democrats are zeroing in on four … Read more