Democrat Annie Andrews projected to face off against Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Lindsey Graham has held the seat since 2003, and Democrats have an uphill battle in any attempt to unseat him.

• Jun 9

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary

This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.

• Jun 5

Sam Forstag projected to win Democratic primary in Montana's 1st District

Democrats are hoping to pick up the open seat. GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke is retiring at the end of his term.

• Jun 3

Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff

Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden and incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News projects.

• Jun 3

GOP Rep Kean to face Bennett as Dems seek to oust absent GOP N.J. incumbent

Kean has been missing from the job since March, citing a "personal medical issue."

• Jun 3

Democrat Christina Bohannan to take on Iowa GOP Rep. Miller-Meeks for third time

Bohannan has lost to the Republican incumbent twice, but narrowed the margin to 799 votes in the 2024 election.

• Jun 3

Iowa Senate race set between Democrat Josh Turek, Republican Ashley Hinson

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is not running for reelection, and Democrats have been increasingly bullish about their chances of flipping the seat in recent months.

• Jun 3

Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival

MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.

• Jun 3

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Hinson: Prolonged Iran war could be "political liability"

Iowa GOP Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson acknowledged the U.S.-Iran conflict could become a "political liability" if it stretches beyond the next few weeks, according to audio obtained by CBS News.

• Jun 3

6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa

Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.

• Jun 2

Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women

The wife of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told his campaign in 2025 about sexual messages he had sent to other women.

• Jun 1

Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn

President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.

• May 28

Takeaways from Texas' primaries: Trump's power, Latino vote, redistricting and more

The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.

• May 27

Talarico: Paxton "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption"

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."

• May 27

Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district

The race pitted two Democratic incumbents against each other after Republicans redrew the congressional map in their favor.

• May 27

Here's what to watch for in the Texas primary runoff election today

Sen. John Cornyn is projected to lose the GOP Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.

• May 26

Galindo projected to lose Texas Dem House runoff after antisemitism accusations

Maureen Galindo lost to Johnny Garcia after accusations of antisemitism roiled the race in recent days.

• May 26

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump's call to redraw congressional map

The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.

• May 26

Court blocks Alabama congressional map, saying state discriminated by race

The three-judge district court panel ordered Alabama to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts in the upcoming midterm elections.

• May 26

Rep. Massie is latest GOP incumbent to lose primary after Trump backs challenger

President Trump endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.

• May 19

What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more

Polls have closed for primaries in several states on Tuesday, including the most expensive House primary in history.

• May 19

Mike Collins and Derek Dooley advance to runoff in Georgia GOP Senate primary

Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley will advance to a runoff next month in the Georgia GOP primary for Senate, as Republicans vie for an opportunity to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

• May 19

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff

President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the Texas Senate race, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the scheduled runoff.

• May 19

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.

• May 15

Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district

The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.

• May 13

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