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Democrats take sixth shot at ousting popular GOP governor who voted for Harris
Democrats in Vermont have selected a new nominee to challenge Republican Governor Phil Scott in this year’s election, marking the sixth consecutive attempt by the party to unseat him in the heavily Democratic-leaning state. Economist Amanda Janoo won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, positioning her to take on the popular incumbent despite the state’s strong Democratic…
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New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has survived a second leadership challenge within his National Party in four months, ahead of a general election due in November. He called an “urgent” caucus meeting on Wednesday to address “increased speculation” about his leadership, and afterwards said he had the “full support” of his colleagues, insisting the…
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Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endorsed Republican businessman Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow Guy” whom a judge ruled defamed the election tech company Smartmatic with false statements about…
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Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat
Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden will face Democrat Rebecca Cooke again in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District after Cooke won the Democratic primary, setting up a closely watched rematch. The seat is a leading Democratic target in the midterm elections, with the outcome potentially affecting the Republican Party’s narrow House majority. Cooke defeated former Eau Claire…
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Trump’s ‘firewall’ against socialism in battleground state punches ticket to election
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany has won the GOP nomination for Wisconsin governor, positioning him as President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in a key swing state contest against a Democratic Party facing pressure from its progressive wing. Tiffany, a hard-right member of the House Freedom Caucus, is being framed by Republicans as a bulwark against socialism…
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Former Hartford mayor ousts Larson in Connecticut House primary
Luke Bronin, the former Democratic mayor of Hartford, Conn., is projected to defeat incumbent Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) and will advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Larson, who was first elected to represent Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District in 1998, faced three Democratic competitors in a solid…
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Private equity company Apollo agrees to finance deal with New York Yankees organization for $2.6 billion
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management has agreed to provide $2.6 billion (£2 billion) in financing to the New York Yankees organisation, marking one of private equity’s most significant forays yet into Major League Baseball. The deal reflects a broader shift in professional sport, where private equity firms have increasingly sought access to lucrative franchises…
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Jerry Carl on track to return to Congress after Alabama House primary win for Moore seat
Former Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) is projected to advance to the general election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District after locking down the GOP nomination for outgoing Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Ala.) seat, per Decision Desk HQ. Carl, who previously held the 1st Congressional District seat between 2021 and 2025, defeated three other Republicans for the GOP…
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Graham, Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP primary for Senate
The race to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot is projected to head to an Aug. 25 runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Sen. Darline Graham (R) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R) duking it out for the nomination. Lindsey Graham, 71, died unexpectedly in early July after serving in the…
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Lamont wards off progressive challenge to face Fazio in Connecticut governor’s election
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) was projected to win his Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a progressive challenger as he seeks a third term in office. Lamont defeated state Rep. Josh Elliott (D) to face state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R) in November. The race marked the first time in 50 years…