Primary Elections

Tonight's primaries could prove the Trump takeover of the GOP is totally complete

<b>Washington (CNN) —</b> <i>Today marks the first major primary day of the 2018 elections, with four states -- North Carolina, Indiana, West Virginia and Ohio -- voting. There are no two people who love elections more than me and CNN resident big brain Harry Enten</i>.<p><i>So we spent this morning exchanging emails</i> …

Midterms begin today: 5 sobering stats for the House GOP

As midterm primaries kick into high gear today, here are five signs (all Real Clear Politics averages) that the current headwinds for House …

Ohio GOP Senate candidate assails Trump-backed foe

As voters went to the polls in Tuesday’s primary elections, Ohio Republican Senate candidate Melissa Ackison told FOX Business that policies championed by Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown have been bad for residents but Republicans have had trouble fielding strong opponents.<p>“The man has been in office …

Breaking: Surprising winner announced in highly contested West Virginia GOP primary

The contentious contest between three top candidates for West Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat has been called for Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.<p>Morrisey beat out Rep. Evan Jenkins, who it appears will come in second, and controversial candidate Don Blankenship for the GOP nomination.<p>Blankenship was …

Vice President’s Brother Captures G.O.P. House Primary in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Greg Pence, the oldest brother of Vice President Mike Pence, won the Republican primary on Tuesday for the Indiana House seat once held by his more famous sibling, successfully leveraging his family name into prodigious fund-raising and ample votes that make him a heavy favorite to …

West Virginia House Matchups Set for November

Democrats are targeting 2nd and 3rd Districts<p>West Virginia state Del. Carol Miller won the Republican nomination for the open 3rd District on Tuesday …

Republican primaries prove Trump wasn't an anomaly, he was a GOP creation

You know the supposed 'law and order' party is in trouble when a convicted criminal who touts himself as "Trumpier than Trump" is surging ahead of …

Progressive Prosecutors Win Primaries In North Carolina

Two black, progressive prosecutors running for district attorney positions in North Carolina won their primaries Tuesday night, raising the prospect that the midterm elections in November will bring in a new wave of powerful, reform-minded district attorneys around the country.<p>Both candidates, …

North Carolina’s Robert Pittenger Is First Incumbent to Lose in 2018

Congressman fell to repeat primary challenger Mark Harris<p>North Carolina Rep. Robert Pittenger is the first incumbent of the 2018 cycle to lose, …

DeWine, Cordray Win Primaries in Race for Ohio Governor

Republican Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, one of the state's best-known politicians, and Democrat Richard Cordray, who headed a federal consumer …

Democrats' California nightmare

Democrats have one goal in 2018: win the House back. But California's 39th district is a case study in what can go wrong when the national party gets …

Polls set to close momentarily in key primaries across US

What to Watch for in Today’s Primary Elections

A good one: Ohio’s race for the gubernatorial nomination. Plus, Jonathan Bernstein’s morning links.<p>Today is a big primary election day, with contests in four states. The headline nominations up for grabs are Senate for Republicans in Indiana and West Virginia, and governor for both parties in Ohio. …

West Virginia US Senate primary election 2018

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Primaries pick candidates for sheriff

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Several central Indiana counties were choosing party candidates Tuesday for the fall general elections.<p>In Marion County, …

Polls close in West Virginia, 3 other states holding primaries

Follow along as election results roll in.<p>Polls have closed in all four states holding primaries today, including West Virginia, where the marquee election of the first multi-state primary day of 2018 is the state’s GOP Senate contest.<p>In that race, Rep. Evan Jenkins, state Attorney General Patrick …

Congress incumbents win GOP primaries, Pittenger trailing

Several North Carolina congressional incumbents won their primaries Tuesday, but a sitting House GOP member was narrowly trailing a repeat challenger …

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Businessman Mike Braun wins GOP Indiana Senate nomination

Businessman Mike Braun is the projected winner of the Indiana GOP primary, vanquishing two sitting congressmen in what became one of the nastiest …

Races to watch in West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina primaries

**Want FOX News Halftime Report in your inbox every day? Sign up here.**<p><b>WEST VIRGINIA</b><p><b>INDIANA</b><p>Polls close: 6 pm ET/CT<br>Key races: GOP Senate Primary<p><b>THE RULEBOOK: SO THEY THOUGHT…</b> <br>“Stability, on the contrary, requires that the hands in which power is lodged should continue for a length of time the same. …

Political 'Outsider' Mike Braun Wins Indiana's Republican Senate Primary

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A wealthy former state lawmaker defeated two congressmen Tuesday in Indiana’s Republican Senate primary, ending a bitter campaign …

Richard Cordray wins Democratic Primary for Governor in Ohio

Breaking News<p>Bloomberg News<p><i>Story developing...</i><p>Have a confidential news tip? Get in touch with our reporters.<p>Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg …

Heated Local Races Help Boost Turnout in North Carolina

Roughly 1 out of every 25 registered voters in North Carolina have cast ballots before Tuesday's primary elections, which lack statewide races but …

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Bola Tinubu<p>The National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in a closed - door meeting with the 33 aspirants …

Mike Pence's brother wins U.S. House primary election

Greg Pence has won the Republican primary for an Indiana congressional seat his younger brother, Vice President Mike Pence, once held for a dozen …

Are Ugly Primaries a Good Thing for Republican Party?

The instinct squash rebellions and silence dissent in a primary is understandable. But that only keeps you from getting an early indication of bad …

We recommend Bridgett Whitmore in the Democratic runoff in the 193rd Judicial District

Former prosecutor Bridgett Whitmore, the top vote-getter in the March Democratic primary for the 193rd Judicial District seat, is an experienced …

Four States Hold Primaries Today

Voters in four states head to the polls today. Primary ballots will be cast in West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina. The most closely …

After Parkland, Some Republicans Try To Outdo Each Other On Gun Rights In Primaries

Political ads in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary this year may be the most charged of any intraparty battle around the country, especially when it comes to guns.<p>One ad shows former state Sen. Hunter Hill at a shooting range loading one gun, eyes steady on the camera, and firing …

West Virginia primary election results 2018: Senate and House races - The Washington Post

• Analysis<p>"Essential Consultants" paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels -- and a million to Cohen.<p>The president hails Pompeo’s unannounced trip but makes no mention of three Americans held prisoner by the Kim regime.<p>Voters in Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana picked nominees for federal and state offices …