Key Tuesday primaries takeaways: Platner wins, but faces months of more scrutiny
Primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a victory for a Democrat who was facing controversies and the continued strength of President Donald Trump’s endorsement,
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Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028
Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.
Maine’s race for governor heads to ranked choice tallies in both primaries
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is barred by term limits from running again, leading to a wide-open race.
Graham Platner's race for Senate in Maine and more primaries to watch tonight
Maine Democrat Graham Platner clinched the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things.
Live updates: Consequential primaries in Maine, South Carolina; House passes reconciliation bill
The Maine Senate race, roiled by controversy last week, will be formalized Tuesday, with primaries set to lock in progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner’s bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R).
Watch live: DDHQ Data Nerds track primaries in Maine, South Carolina and more
The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota on Tuesday June 9th, 2026, from 8:00 p. m. EDT to 10 p.
Voters across 4 states gear up for key primaries ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota are heading to the polls Tuesday for key primaries, including the race in Maine involving controversial Democratic U. S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.
Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.