Jackson wins GOP nomination in GA governor’s race
We are watching tonight as Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost his bid for the state’s Republican gubernatorial nomination. Jones was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the GOP runoff election for governor. Both candidates are working to succeed current term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson is now set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who served in the Biden administration, in this November's general election.
We are watching tonight as Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones lost his bid for the state’s Republican gubernatorial nomination. Jones was defeated by billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the GOP runoff election for governor. Both candidates are working to succeed current term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Jackson is now set to face former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who served in the Biden administration, in this November's general election.
Trump-backed Collins wins GOP Senate nomination in GA
We are now learning that Trump-backed Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a competitive battle for the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia. Collins on Tuesday defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff election, the Associated Press reports, and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's election. "It's an honor to have that endorsement," Collins said hours after landing an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
We are now learning that Trump-backed Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a competitive battle for the GOP Senate nomination in Georgia. Collins on Tuesday defeated former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Republican runoff election, the Associated Press reports, and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November's election. "It's an honor to have that endorsement," Collins said hours after landing an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
High-profile primaries ahead of the 2026 midterms
We are learning more this Wednesday after major elections in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina. Platner will now face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race before the midterm elections. We are also learning the latest from solidly red South Carolina, where Trump-backed Sen. Lindsey Graham won the GOP primary for Senate and will avoid a runoff against a primary challenger. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is learning more about this week’s results and what to look forward to before the midterm elections with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
We are learning more this Wednesday after major elections in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina. Platner will now face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race before the midterm elections. We are also learning the latest from solidly red South Carolina, where Trump-backed Sen. Lindsey Graham won the GOP primary for Senate and will avoid a runoff against a primary challenger. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is learning more about this week’s results and what to look forward to before the midterm elections with political analyst, Brian Sobel.
Primary results from Maine, South Carolina, Nevada
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Nathan Gonzales, the editor & publisher of Inside Elections, as Graham Platner on Tuesday captured the Democratic Party's Senate nomination for the state of Maine. Platner, a military combat veteran and oyster farmer, defeated two longshot rivals in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. We are also getting the latest updates from key primary races in states like Nevada and South Carolina.
LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Nathan Gonzales, the editor & publisher of Inside Elections, as Graham Platner on Tuesday captured the Democratic Party's Senate nomination for the state of Maine. Platner, a military combat veteran and oyster farmer, defeated two longshot rivals in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. We are also getting the latest updates from key primary races in states like Nevada and South Carolina.
LA mayor's race: Incumbent Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in runoff, AP projects
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman have advanced from the primary election to face off in the November general election.
Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee
We are now learning that a candidate who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Andrew Demillo the Editor-In-Chief of the Arkansas Advocate as court documents show Spencer admitted to shooting and killing Michael Fosler, who was charged with sexually abusing his daughter.
We are now learning that a candidate who is in the running to be the sheriff of an Arkansas county, will not be facing murder charges in the death of his daughter’s alleged abuser. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Andrew Demillo the Editor-In-Chief of the Arkansas Advocate as court documents show Spencer admitted to shooting and killing Michael Fosler, who was charged with sexually abusing his daughter.
Hilton, Becerra lead in CA primary to replace Newsom
We are continuing to watch as election officials are tallying ballots in high-stakes California primary races, with the top-two candidates in each contest advancing to the November general election. The current results show that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the governor's race, while incumbent Karen Bass and reality TV star Spencer Pratt lead the LA mayoral race. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with political consultant Rob Stutzman as official results may take days or weeks to become finalized.
We are continuing to watch as election officials are tallying ballots in high-stakes California primary races, with the top-two candidates in each contest advancing to the November general election. The current results show that Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the governor's race, while incumbent Karen Bass and reality TV star Spencer Pratt lead the LA mayoral race. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with political consultant Rob Stutzman as official results may take days or weeks to become finalized.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that favors Republicans
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
The U.S. Supreme Court intervened on Tuesday to allow Alabama to use a map that was drawn in 2023 and is expected to favor Republican candidates in this fall’s election.
NJ Dems set up challenge against Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
We are learning more as a number of critical primary races are taking place across the county. This includes in New Jersey, where Teresa Priolo with our partners at FOX 5 New York are learning more about the primary in District 7. The AP projects Rebecca Bennett as the winner of the New Jersey Democratic primary. She will face Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November, who ran unopposed. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is also speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com as more results begin to pour in from the Garden State.
We are learning more as a number of critical primary races are taking place across the county. This includes in New Jersey, where Teresa Priolo with our partners at FOX 5 New York are learning more about the primary in District 7. The AP projects Rebecca Bennett as the winner of the New Jersey Democratic primary. She will face Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November, who ran unopposed. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is also speaking with Brent Johnson who covers politics for NJ.com as more results begin to pour in from the Garden State.
Suspense in CA governor’s race ahead of Tuesday
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with longtime campaign consultant Rob Stutzman as it appears to be a tight race in California between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton. Both are looking to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom. Gov. Newsom is reportedly keeping a close eye on the election process. Just days ahead of the primary, Newsom signed a bill aimed at increasing accountability around the unlawful seizures of ballots.
LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with longtime campaign consultant Rob Stutzman as it appears to be a tight race in California between Democratic front-runner Xavier Becerra and Republican Steven Hilton. Both are looking to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom. Gov. Newsom is reportedly keeping a close eye on the election process. Just days ahead of the primary, Newsom signed a bill aimed at increasing accountability around the unlawful seizures of ballots.
USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.
Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.
Texas prepares for intense Paxton-Talarico showdown
We are now watching as Ken Paxton won a commanding victory in the Republican Senate runoff election. This means the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his opponent, Democrat James Talarico. Paxton won with 62.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel about Paxton’s win and other major races that took place in Texas this week.
We are now watching as Ken Paxton won a commanding victory in the Republican Senate runoff election. This means the stage is now set for an intense general election between Paxton and his opponent, Democrat James Talarico. Paxton won with 62.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with political analyst Brian Sobel about Paxton’s win and other major races that took place in Texas this week.
Paxton speaks after beating Cornyn in Texas runoff
We are now watching as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has lost his runoff election against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton will now go on to face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the general election. According to our partners at FOX 26 Houston, both GOP candidates were found to be trailing hypothetical head-to-heads against Talarico last month and voters were split then on who was the better challenger for the Austin Democrat.
We are now watching as incumbent Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has lost his runoff election against Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton will now go on to face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the general election. According to our partners at FOX 26 Houston, both GOP candidates were found to be trailing hypothetical head-to-heads against Talarico last month and voters were split then on who was the better challenger for the Austin Democrat.
John Cornyn loses primary race to Ken Paxton in Texas
We are learning this Tuesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a heated primary runoff for the United States Senate. Paxton, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump, has now unseated the 20-year incumbent after Trump targeted Cornyn as "VERY disloyal" in the campaign's final days. Paxton now advances to the general election, where he will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in a contest that could determine control of the Senate.
We are learning this Tuesday that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a heated primary runoff for the United States Senate. Paxton, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump, has now unseated the 20-year incumbent after Trump targeted Cornyn as "VERY disloyal" in the campaign's final days. Paxton now advances to the general election, where he will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in a contest that could determine control of the Senate.
Rep. Al Green defeated by Christian Menefee in Texas
We are now learning that Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green has lost his bid for renomination in the primary runoff for the state’s redrawn 18th Congressional District. After more than 20 years in the House, Green was defeated by fellow Representative Christian Menefee, marking the end of his career in Congress.
We are now learning that Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green has lost his bid for renomination in the primary runoff for the state’s redrawn 18th Congressional District. After more than 20 years in the House, Green was defeated by fellow Representative Christian Menefee, marking the end of his career in Congress.
Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Paxton, Cornyn make final push for GOP Senate seat
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Republican strategist, Jeanette Hoffman, as Texas voters will head back to the polls Tuesday for a series of high-stakes primary runoff elections. This includes the heated battle for the U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn is navigating a difficult reelection campaign against Paxton, who gained significant momentum after receiving a late-stage endorsement from President Donald Trump.
LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Republican strategist, Jeanette Hoffman, as Texas voters will head back to the polls Tuesday for a series of high-stakes primary runoff elections. This includes the heated battle for the U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn is navigating a difficult reelection campaign against Paxton, who gained significant momentum after receiving a late-stage endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Rep. Kean to make House return after missing 100 votes
We are learning more about Rep. Tom Kean Jr, a Republican from New Jersey, as he announces he is expecting to return to Congress "in the next couple of weeks" after missing 100 consecutive House votes. His officer has previously described his absence as a "personal health matter." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about Rep. Kean’s absence with Brent Johnson, a native of Central Jersey who covers politics for NJ.com.
We are learning more about Rep. Tom Kean Jr, a Republican from New Jersey, as he announces he is expecting to return to Congress "in the next couple of weeks" after missing 100 consecutive House votes. His officer has previously described his absence as a "personal health matter." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about Rep. Kean’s absence with Brent Johnson, a native of Central Jersey who covers politics for NJ.com.