Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s Denver-based Democratic primary. The upset extends a run of progressive victories over entrenched Democratic incumbents.
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Pete Buttigieg said an anonymous false report to Michigan authorities led to a CPS and police investigation involving his 4-year-old twins. Michigan State Police said the report was determined to be false and warned such reports divert resources from real emergencies.
Primaries in four states will test the influence of Zohran Mamdani, Donald Trump and major outside groups. Key races include several New York House contests, South Carolina’s GOP governor runoff and open seats in Maryland and Utah.
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.
Maine Democrats voted in a Senate primary where Graham Platner was expected to win despite late allegations and past controversies. The size of his margin could shape party confidence in his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Rep. Ro Khanna condemned Graham Platner’s past conduct toward women but said he remains behind the Maine Democratic Senate candidate. Platner has denied allegations of physical abuse and said he takes responsibility for a dark period in his life.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to the November runoff, but her opponent remains undecided as ballots are counted. City Councilmember Nithya Raman and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt are competing for the second spot after a primary shaped by wildfires, homelessness and voter frustration.
Jill Biden said she feared President Joe Biden was having a stroke during the June 2024 debate, which preceded his withdrawal from the presidential race. Biden later endorsed Kamala Harris, who became the Democratic nominee.