The Latest: Trump promotes tax cuts, reduced regulations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to Nevada (all times local):2:30 p.
Trump pushes tough immigration stance in Nevada appearance
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Eager to keep the Republican Party in control of the Senate, President Donald Trump pressed his tough anti-illegal immigration stance before supporters Saturday, saying "we have to be very strong" as he sought to help boost the candidacy of a one-time critic.
Romney makes final pitch to voters ahead of Senate primary
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (AP) — Mitt Romney is flashing his familiar smile at city parks and backyards in Utah's mountains and suburbs this week, making his final pitch after being forced into a Republican Senate primary Tuesday against a conservative state lawmaker.
Chaos on the border inflames GOP's split with Latinos
When more than 1,000 Latino officials __ a crop of up-and-coming representatives from a fast-growing demographic __ gathered in Phoenix last week, no one from the Trump administration was there to greet them.
8 vie in primaries to succeed centrist Colorado governor
DENVER (AP) — Colorado holds primaries Tuesday to select the top two contenders to succeed Gov.
Trump Jr. rallies Republicans to defeat Montana Sen. Tester
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. urged Montana Republicans to rally against U.
Colorado's independents get vote in major party primaries
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is joining a growing list of states that allow unaffiliated voters — the state's largest voting bloc — to participate in the major party primaries, thanks to a voter-passed initiative that coincided with disenchantment with the polarization of the 2016 election.
Trump plays central role in South Carolina governor debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster was an early supporter of presidential candidate Donald Trump, who had never run for political office.
Another test of loyalty looms over Trump's Minnesota visit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign trip Wednesday to Minnesota could signal whether he'll wade into the GOP's primary for governor between a former two-term governor who once called him "unhinged" and an underdog who is an avowed supporter.
Border separations ripple through midterm campaigns
Wrenching scenes of migrant children being separated from their parents at the southern border are roiling campaigns ahead of midterm elections, emboldening Democrats on the often-fraught issue of immigration while forcing an increasing number of Republicans to break from President Donald Trump on an issue important to the GOP's most ardent supporters.
Republicans risking conservative backlash over immigration
NEW YORK (AP) — The push toward immigration votes in the House is intensifying the divide among Republicans on one of the party's most animating issues and fueling concerns that a voter backlash could cost the GOP control of the House in November.
Arizona Republicans brush off talk about McCain Senate seat
PHOENIX (AP) — Sen. John McCain's legacy was thrust into focus nearly one year ago when he announced his brain cancer diagnosis.
Trump enough? Defeat of GOP congressman begs the question
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't cross President Donald Trump.That's the lesson many Republicans are drawing from Rep.
Primary election lesson for GOP: Don't cross the president
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't cross President Donald Trump.That's the lesson many Republicans are drawing from Rep.
In SC primary, ardent Trump backer defeats Rep. Mark Sanford
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump is crediting his Election-Day tweet in part for the defeat of a South Carolina Republican congressman who has been critical of his administration.
Battle for 2 key open US House seats set in Nevada
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Democrats in Nevada have two open congressional seats to defend in November, and Tuesday's primary voting set the stage for what could be some of the most expensive, hard-fought House races in the country.
The Latest: Legal pimp defeats Nevada lawmaker in GOP race
The Latest on primaries in five states (all times EDT):2:40 a.m.The owner of half a dozen legal brothels in Nevada has ousted a Republican state lawmaker running for re-election.
Test of Trump loyalty topples South Carolina's Sanford
Rep. Mark Sanford, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, lost his South Carolina congressional seat Tuesday hours after the president injected himself into the bitter Republican primary by stoking memories of the incumbent's public extramarital affair seven years ago.
Republican who backed Confederate memorials wins Senate nom
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A conservative provocateur and supporter of President Donald Trump won Virginia's Republican primary Tuesday in the U.
Heller, Rosen win primary races for Nevada Senate seat
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Republicans made primary night easy, sending U.S. Sen. Dean Heller into a tough battle to save his seat and putting Attorney General Adam Laxalt on the November ballot for governor.
South Carolina Gov. McMaster faces GOP primary runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, an early supporter of President Donald Trump, was forced into a runoff for the Republican gubernatorial nomination Tuesday.
The Latest: Nevada Dems vote in close governor primary race
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on Nevada's primary election (all times local):9:50 a.m.
Democrats test liberal messages in midterm House elections
A single-payer health care advocate in South Texas. A gun restriction supporter in Dallas. Cheerleaders in Arkansas and Iowa for public option health care.
Nevada voters will see familiar names, new primary battles
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dean Heller, the most vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-election this year, has an easy primary battle on Tuesday thanks to President Donald Trump, leaving a contentious Democratic battle for governor as Nevada's most closely-watched primary race.
GOP's Cox faces tough slog in race for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican John Cox thinks high taxes, a high cost of living and a growing housing crisis give him an opening to take on Democrat Gavin Newsom in the fight to be California's next governor.
In Alabama US House runoff, Trump loyalty takes center stage
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Two years after withdrawing election support for Donald Trump because of his comments about women, U.
GOP lifts up Montana Senate candidate trying to oust Tester
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — He might not have been their first choice, but Republicans are all in on Montana's Matt Rosendale as they look to defeat Democratic U.
GOP, Democrats dodge disaster in California primaries
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republicans and Democrats alike appear to have escaped calamity in a crucial day of coast-to-coast primary battles as they fight to shape the political battlefield for the fall.
The Latest: Recall denies Democrats California supermajority
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on primaries being held Tuesday in Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota (all times local):3:35 a.
Things to Know: 8 states cast midterm primary votes Tuesday
Eight states cast midterm primary ballots Tuesday, with implications for control of the House and Senate and for several governor's races.
GOP avoids shutout in race for California governor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrat Gavin Newsom won Tuesday's primary in the race for California governor and Republican John Cox finished in a strong second place, ensuring Republicans won't be shut out of the race to replace retiring Gov.
Rosendale wins Montana GOP Senate primary, to face Tester
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana State Auditor Matthew Rosendale won the Republican nomination for U.
Menendez, pharmaceutical executive to fight for Senate seat
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic voters, undeterred by a federal corruption case U.S.
US Rep. Roby forced into July runoff in Alabama GOP primary
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Martha Roby, one of a handful of Alabama Republicans who criticized Donald Trump during his presidential campaign, has been forced into a July runoff for the GOP nomination for her seat.
California the key on big night of primary elections
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For all their talk of a "blue wave," Democrats needed a good day Tuesday in California to have much hope of seizing the House majority this fall.
Sen. Wicker wins GOP nomination in Mississippi primary
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi easily won a Republican primary Tuesday, months after being endorsed by President Donald Trump and the same day Trump tweeted that the legislator "has my total support!"Wicker served nearly 13 years in the U.
GOP leader McConnell cancels most of Senate's August recess
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he was canceling most of the Senate's time-honored August recess, an election-year move that could help lawmakers confirm more of President Donald Trump's nominees while keeping vulnerable Democratic senators off the campaign trail.
California, long a blue state, could get bluer in primary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Is California, home to one in eight Americans, becoming the nation's best example of one-party rule?Tuesday's primary election will set the stage for November races for governor, Congress and the Legislature, but it will also test whether the state's vanishing Republicans have enough remaining influence to avoid another shutout at the statewide polls.
A New York Republican ex-con fights to return to Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Grimm doesn't want to talk about his time in prison. He just wants your vote.
In NYC, a Republican ex-con fights to return to Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Grimm doesn't want to talk about his time in prison. He just wants your vote.
Immigrant tuition law debated in Kansas governor's race
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Republican candidate for Kansas governor who has advised President Donald Trump is attacking a state law that helps young people living in the U.
California governor race heats up in days before primary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Its crunch time in the primary for California governor, with candidates exploring creative strategies and benefiting from massive spending as they try to tear down — or lift up — their rivals in the race's final days.
