Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats see as key to control of the Senate. Tuesday’s primaries also showed Donald Trump’s continued sway in Republican contests in South Carolina and Nevada.
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Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford won their Nevada primaries, launching a toss-up general election fight. Democrats are targeting Lombardo over Trump-linked economic issues, while Republicans are emphasizing jobs, housing and attacks on Ford’s record.
Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota will set key Senate, governor and House matchups. Maine Democrat Graham Platner is expected to win his Senate primary despite a series of controversies.
Illinois voters participated in the 2026 primary elections on March 17, with key races including the U.S. Senate seat, where Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Don Tracy. The gubernatorial primary set up a rematch between incumbent JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey, while several closely contested Democratic congressional primaries in the Chicago area highlighted ideological divides, particularly over Israel policy. Notable outcomes included Melissa Bean’s political comeback in the 8th District and tight races in the 7th and 9th Districts, reflecting shifting dynamics within Illinois politics ahead of the general elections.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the U.S. in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, affecting consumers and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. This measure, effective from March 10, is expected to add $400,000 in daily costs for approximately 1.5 million American consumers and businesses, with Ford emphasizing that the tariff will remain despite a temporary reprieve from President Trump. Ford warned of potential further actions, including halting electricity exports entirely, as Ontario aims to counter the financial strain on Canadian industries and maintain a firm stance until the tariff threat is resolved.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has offered the clearest indication yet that he would pardon former President Donald Trump if he were to be convicted on multiple criminal charges. DeSantis has been campaigning for the 2024 presidential election and has expressed his wish that Trump had not been indicted. He has compared the situation to President Ford's pardon of President Nixon, and his comments come as the first ballots are set to be cast in the 2024 presidential election.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced that six Republicans have been charged with two felony counts each for submitting false certificates to Congress declaring Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election in the state. The six Republicans, who are all involved in the state GOP or Clark County GOP, have been indicted by the Nevada grand jury and face penalties yet to be determined. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.