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California votes in primary to pick new governor, and maybe tip balance in Congress

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

By Daniel Trotta June 2 (Reuters) - California votes on Tuesday in a primary election that will choose two finalists for governor and Los Angeles mayor while also testing newly redrawn congressional lines that could tip the balance of power in the U.S. House of... Read More.

Boston judge to weigh blocking Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, June 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday will hear a bid by Democratic-led states and voting rights groups to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in voting. U.S. District Judge Indira... Read More.

New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexicans will choose Democratic and Republican nominees for governor Tuesday as the state grapples with high rates of violent crime, chronically underperforming schools and cuts to federal programs that are key safety nets for residents. Despite New Mexico's persistent... Read More.

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - For a state that's home to Hollywood, there isn't much star power in California's governor race. It's a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics.... Read More.

Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Democrats on Tuesday will settle one of the party's last competitive U.S. Senate primaries, choosing between two state lawmakers who each say he is better poised to flip a retiring Republican's seat. Either Josh Turek or Zach Wahls will... Read More.

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Democrats will choose their U.S. House nominee on Tuesday in a New Jersey battleground district represented by Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress for months as he deals with an unspecified medical issue. New Jersey's 7th... Read More.

LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

LOS ANGELES (AP) - After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of... Read More.

Democrats redrew California’s map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state's congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday's primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off. The... Read More.

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

Tuesday, June 2 by SRN News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's gubernatorial primary comes to a close Tuesday as voters choose from an extensive field of candidates hoping to replace termed-out Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. The end of the voting period, which began in early May, concludes a chaotic contest without... Read More.

Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts

Monday, June 1 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married. Platner, a Democrat, posted... Read More.

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California votes in primary to pick new governor, and maybe tip balance in Congress

Boston judge to weigh blocking Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city

Democrats redrew California’s map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts

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