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Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries 

Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries 

Published by Sam Flores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) gamble in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday paid off, with all three of his picks clinching wins.   Democratic socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, backed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Avila Chevalier notably ousting Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). Former mayoral candidate Brad Lander, a progressive with Mamdani’s endorsement, also handily defeated Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.).   These three races put Mamdani at odds with… Source link

Zohran Mamdani’s clout, a double Trump endorsement and more on the line in Tuesday’s primaries

Zohran Mamdani’s clout, a double Trump endorsement and more on the line in Tuesday’s primaries

Published by Sam Flores

Just days after the ticker-tape parade celebrating the New York Knicks’ NBA championship, New Yorkers are gearing up for another major contest: Tuesday’s primaries, featuring several intense battles between Democratic members of Congress and upstart challengers. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Those races, as well as a handful of Democratic House primaries in Maryland and one in Utah, are the latest proving ground in the battle between the different wings in the Democratic Party this year. Progressives are seeking to increase their foothold in Washington, including in a series of races that will test New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s sway among Democrats. And some of the most powerful and well-financed interest groups in politics are spending big in primaries at an inflection point for their issues in Washington. Republicans will have some key races, too — most notably in South Carolina, where the Republican nomination in the open race for governor has gone to a runoff. And both parties are setting up battleground races …

Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Published by Sam Flores

Georgia Republicans dealt a blow to President Trump on Tuesday, bucking his preferred pick, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), for healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson in the Peach State’s gubernatorial primary.   Jackson defeated Jones by single digits in the Republican gubernatorial runoff — marking the second time one of Trump’s endorsees in a major statewide… Source link

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

Published by Sam Flores

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year’s marquee Senate races. Platner was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a sexting scandal and his alleged toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends have rocked his campaign and rattled… Source link

Send Steve Kornacki your 2026 midterm election questions for Tuesday’s live Q&A

Send Steve Kornacki your 2026 midterm election questions for Tuesday’s live Q&A

Published by Sam Flores

Four states will host primary elections Tuesday, including the dramatic race for Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Before the polls close that day, NBC News’ chief data correspondent Steve Kornacki will answer your questions about the elections, the midterms and more. After the event, subscribers can watch the video on demand. Submit your question for Kornacki here. He may answer it live Tuesday at noon ET. Source link

What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primary runoff elections

What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primary runoff elections

Published by Sam Flores

Tuesday’s primary runoffs in Texas will put President Donald Trump’s endorsement to the test again — the latest step in a mission to punish some incumbent Republicans he has deemed insufficiently loyal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump is backing state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Republican primary runoff over longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn, a move that prompted concerns from party members who believe Paxton could put the Senate seat at risk. The winner of the GOP runoff will face state Rep. James Talarico, who won the Democratic Senate nomination in March. Texas also has a slew of House primary runoffs on tap Tuesday, including one in a battleground district where a secretive group with some Republican links has spent to boost a controversial Democrat. Two Democratic incumbents could also lose House primaries, and a handful of winners in solidly Republican seats will likely be heading to Congress next year. Polls in most of the state close at 8 p.m. ET and …

Tuesday’s primaries will set up midterm matchups for Nebraska, West Virginia

Tuesday’s primaries will set up midterm matchups for Nebraska, West Virginia

Published by Sam Flores

Tuesday’s primary elections in Nebraska will set the stage for November in a battleground House district, as well as a potentially competitive Senate contest, as Democrats try to win control of Congress. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Democrats will choose their nominee in the 2nd District, one of three House seats Republicans won in 2024 that former Vice President Kamala Harris carried in the presidential election. On the GOP side, Omaha City Council member Brinker Harding cleared the primary field to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon. And the outcome of Nebraska’s Democratic Senate primary could go a long way to determine just how much GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts will have to sweat his bid for a first full term in the red state in a race that will also feature independent Dan Osborn. Voters in West Virginia will also decide general election matchups in Senate and House races Tuesday. Polls in close in West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET and in Nebraska at 9 p.m. …

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday’s scores

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday’s scores

Published by Sam Flores

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SCORES Tuesday’s Results BASEBALL CITY SECTIONBirmingham 8, Granada Hills 0CALS Early College 13, East College Prep 1Port of LA 8, Locke 0Rise Kohyang 15, CNDLC 5University Prep Value 9, Smidt Tech 3 SOUTHERN SECTIONACE 11, Lucerne Valley 6Alhambra 10, Mark Keppel 0Alta Loma 3, South Hills 1Anaheim 1, Orange 0Anza Hamilton 7, California Lutheran 4Arcadia 7, Burbank 2Banning 7, Desert Hot Springs 2Barstow 13, Silverado 3Bishop Diego 6, Santa Clara 5Bishop Montgomery 3, Bosco Tech 1Bloomington 4, Carter 3Burbank Burroughs 30, Crescenta Valley 5Burbank Providence 4, Buckley 2Cajon 12, Redlands 0Cathedral 9, Cantwell-Sacred Heart 4Century 5, Westminster La Quinta 0Cerritos 7, Glenn 1Cerritos Valley Christian 6, Heritage Christian 2Chadwick 5, Rio Hondo Prep 0Chaminade 12, Crespi 5Chino 7, Chaffey 6CIMSA 15, Silver Valley 15Citrus Valley 2, Beaumont 0Colton 10, Eisenhower 3Cornerstone Christian 19, NSLA 0Corona del Mar 5, Marina 4Crossroads 5, Brentwood 4Culver City 13, Beverly Hills 0Dana Hills 9, Tesoro 1Dunn 5. Villanova Prep 3Estancia 5, Garden Grove 3Firebaugh 4, Dominguez 0Fullerton 5, Costa Mesa 2Gahr 2, Warren 1Garden Grove …

What Tuesday’s elections tell us about the ‘blue wave’ coming — and why Trump should be worried

What Tuesday’s elections tell us about the ‘blue wave’ coming — and why Trump should be worried

Published by Sam Flores

While much of the world, let alone Washington, waited to see whether Donald Trump would carry out his pledge to make Iran’s civilization “die” before the president ultimately backed down from his threat, political observers noticed a different but no less earth-shattering storm brewing closer to home this week — one that could impact the Republicans’ hold on both houses of Congress. Georgia and Wisconsin both held elections on Tuesday evening — while the world was digesting Trump’s latest threats to send Iran “back to the Stone Ages” — that showed that the swing states, both of which voted for him in 2016 and 2024, are trending leftward. Down south, Republican Clay Fuller won the runoff race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old seat in Georgia’s 14th congressional district. Trump endorsed Fuller and he inevitably will be much more of a loyalist than was Greene, who broke with the president over the Epstein files and other matters before her resignation. But that does not tell the full story. In 2024, Greene won the district by …

UK ticket-holder scoops £181 million jackpot in Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw

UK ticket-holder scoops £181 million jackpot in Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw

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A UK ticket-holder scooped a “life-changing” £181 million jackpot in Tuesday’s draw. In the third biggest UK National Lottery win of all time, one lucky player matched all five category main numbers, plus the two lucky star numbers to win £181,073,415.70, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 12, 14, 27, 44, and 50, and the winning EuroMillions Lucky Star numbers were 04 and 12. One UK winner successfully matched all five main numbers, plus one lucky star number to win £355,164.90, while another scooped £16,601.50 by matching the five category main numbers. Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, said: “Brilliant news, someone in the UK has scooped a life-changing £181 million! That makes this the biggest win of 2026 so far and the third biggest UK National Lottery winner of all time. “With that size fortune, this lucky winner would have wealth on a par with the likes of Adele (worth an estimated £170 million). Just imagine the kind of lifestyle that could unlock! “Anyone who bought a ticket …