Barrasso, Gordon wins primary races in Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso on Tuesday fended off a well-funded challenger in Wyoming's Republican primary.
Trump looking to best Obama's travel schedule for midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing for an aggressive campaign schedule this fall to boost Republican candidates on the ballot in 2018.
Trump help for Cruz could spell new twist for odd couple
TEMPLE, Texas (AP) — Gary Malcik wore a Trump T-shirt as he waited in a long, post-rally line to pose for pictures with Ted Cruz.
Nevada Democrats hope Latinos can propel them to victory
LAS VEGAS (AP) — As temperatures topped 110 degrees last week outside a Latin American grocery store in Las Vegas, 19-year-old Diara Hernandez bounded up to customers, greeting them with a smile and a clipboard to ask in Spanish if they're registered to vote — or can vote.
US House rivals in Ohio deadlocked, but regrouping for fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — It's rare that two candidates for a coveted open congressional seat get a do-over.
Moderates are key to defeating Kobach in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — With Kris Kobach as the Republican nominee for governor, Kansas Democrats may have the candidate they want.
Kansas governor concedes, says he will endorse GOP nominee
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer says he will endorse Republican nominee for governor Kris Kobach after conceding in the state's GOP primary in a surprise announcement a week after their neck-and-neck finish threatened to send the race to a recount.
Dems pick 'firsts,' GOP goes for Trump fave in primaries
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — In a night of firsts, Democrats in Vermont's primary chose the nation's first transgender gubernatorial nominee.
Kobach's take-no-prisoners style at forefront in Kansas race
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — At a parade this summer, candidate for governor Kris Kobach rode a jeep with a replica machine gun mounted on it.
Primary night: Dems go for diversity, GOP for Trump choices
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats embraced diversity Tuesday in a primary night of firsts, while Republicans in Minnesota rejected a familiar face of the GOP old guard in favor of a rising newcomer aligned with President Donald Trump.
Primaries marked by Democratic diversity, Trump's picks
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Democrats embraced diversity Tuesday in a primary night of firsts, while Republicans in Minnesota rejected a familiar face of the GOP old guard in favor of a rising newcomer aligned with President Donald Trump.
Little-known official ends ex-Gov. Pawlenty's comeback bid
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, who once called Donald Trump "unhinged and unfit for the presidency," lost to a lesser-known county official in the Republican primary, prematurely ending a bid to win back his old job.
Pawlenty's Minnesota loss caps political career with a thud
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's bid to win his old job back fizzled Tuesday as the two-time governor who had harshly criticized Donald Trump late in the 2016 presidential campaign failed to connect with an electorate that has shifted in the years since he last held office.
Primary night takeaways: Diverse Democrats and Trump wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was a night of firsts: The first openly transgender gubernatorial nominee.
In upset, Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as Bob the Rebuilder, won Tuesday's Republican primary for Connecticut governor in an upset and will face a fellow wealthy businessman, Democrat Ned Lamont, in November.
The Latest: Radinovich wins Minnesota Democrat House primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin (all times local):11:20 p.
Kansas governor concedes GOP primary to secretary of state
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer conceded Tuesday evening in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary, saying he will endorse Secretary of State Kris Kobach a week after their neck-and-neck finish threatened to send the race to a recount.
Kobach's take-no-prisoners style at forefront in Kansas race
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — At a parade this summer, candidate for governor Kris Kobach rode a jeep with a replica machine gun mounted on it.
The Latest: Democratic nominee launches attacks on Kobach
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the counting of provisional ballots in the tight Republican primary for Kansas governor (all times local):8:30 p.
Pence calls for continued support of Republicans in Congress
CINCINNATI (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence used a trip to swing state Ohio on Tuesday to ask Americans for their support of Republican leaders who will bolster President Donald Trump's administration.
APNewsBreak: Johnson to make Libertarian bid for Senate seat
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Former Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson began his campaign Tuesday to unseat New Mexico's junior Democratic senator, seeking political opportunity in the space between Democrats and voters loyal to President Donald Trump.
What to Watch: Minn., Wis. primaries test loyalty to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans who once criticized President Donald Trump are now fighting each other for his support.
Marco Rubio's next act won't include another run vs. Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — After flaming out in the GOP presidential primary — and enduring rival Donald Trump's taunts along the way — Sen.
Collins' exit prompts GOP scramble, ballot questions
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Republicans may have to nominate U.S. Rep. Chris Collins for another political office in order to strip his name from the November ballot after the three-term conservative lawmaker dropped his re-election bid following insider trading charges.
Democrats look to longshot territory for midterm gains
MASON, Ohio (AP) — As Aftab Pureval campaigns for Congress in southwest Ohio, he sometimes smilingly introduces himself as "a brown dude with a funny name.
Democrats ramp up political push to win in GOP-heavy Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — The blue wave that Democrats hope will crash into Arizona in November is creeping up in community centers, library auditoriums and churches this summer.
Minnesota GOP governor primary tests Pawlenty's comeback bid
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Seven years after his presidential aspirations fizzled, Tim Pawlenty is hoping to regain his winning touch and restart his political career in a familiar spot: Minnesota's Republican primary for governor.
The Latest: Ron Curtis wins Hawaii GOP nod for US Senate
HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on the primary election (all times local):10:56 p.m.Ron Curtis will face off against incumbent Sen.
Winners of Hawaii's Democratic primaries favored in November
HONOLULU (AP) — The winners of most of the Democratic Party's primary races in Hawaii this weekend will be the favorites to win the general election in November.
Wisconsin Democrats crowd in for chance to challenge Walker
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker has been warning for months about a "blue wave" coming this fall, but so many Democrats are eager to ride it that it is a struggle for any dominant challenger to emerge.
AP analysis finds Democratic voters hold an enthusiasm edge
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic voters were more enthusiastic than Republicans in nearly a dozen federal special elections since President Donald Trump took office, an Associated Press analysis found, giving party leaders hope that even a series of narrow losses in GOP territory bodes well for them in November.
Kobach's take-no-prisoners style at forefront in Kansas race
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — At a parade this summer, candidate for governor Kris Kobach rode a jeep with a replica machine gun mounted on it.
AP Analysis: On enthusiasm, Democrats have advantage
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic voters were more enthusiastic than Republicans in nearly a dozen federal special elections since President Donald Trump took office, an Associated Press analysis found, giving party leaders hope that even a series of narrow losses in GOP territory bodes well for them in November.
Primary settles most races in Democrat dominated Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's weekend primary election will most likely settle the outcome of this year's major races.
Dems pounce on GOP lawmaker's downfall, blast 'cesspool'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are jumping on a Republican congressman's insider trading indictment to decry a culture of corruption they say President Donald Trump has fostered, a theme they hope will help them seize congressional control in November's elections.
Instead of tax cuts, GOP candidates motivate with anxiety
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's a border crisis in Pennsylvania. The radical left is surging in New Jersey.
Michigan Democrats hoping for pink and blue wave in November
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Call it Michigan's pink and blue wave.Gretchen Whitmer's victory in the gubernatorial primary on Tuesday means the Democrats will field an all-female statewide ticket this fall if she picks a woman to be her running mate.
GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Christopher Collins of western New York state was arrested Wednesday on charges he fed inside information he gleaned from sitting on the board of a biotechnology company to his son, helping family and friends dodge hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses when bad news came out.
Republicans promote fear, not tax cuts, in key elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — There's a border crisis in Pennsylvania. The radical left is surging in New Jersey.
The Latest: Late vote tally further tightens Ohio race
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on primaries in Missouri, Kansas, Michigan and Washington state and a congressional special election in Ohio (all times local):5:45 p.
Kansas Democrats smell opening in close GOP governor's race
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Out-of-power Kansas Democrats smelled opportunity Wednesday in the tight, unsettled GOP primary race for governor between Gov.
Ohio, Kansas elections too close to call; Trump claims win
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Two high-stakes elections that tested President Donald Trump's clout and cost both parties millions of dollars were too close to call on Wednesday.
