Suburban mayor wins G.O.P. nomination to be New Mexico governor

Gregg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, a sprawling suburb of Albuquerque, will try to break the Democrats’ hold on the southwestern state.

By Reis Thebault

California's primary elections will serve as test for divided Democrats

On Tuesday's vote in this American state firmly held by Democrats, debate focuses on divisions between moderates and progressives, which has fueled disagreement over taxing billionaires.

Los Angeles mayor faces a TV star and a former ally. See primary results live.

Latest Los Angeles mayor primary results as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection in a tight race with candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

By Hannah Knowles

California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live

Democrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the air Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. California’s crowded primary for governor remains up in the air after three leading candidates tested voters’ appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change. Karen Bass came out ahead in Tuesday’s heated primary for Los Angeles mayor, but with less than 50% of the vote will have to defend her seat in November’s general ...

By Tom Ambrose

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor race: Key primary election results

California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.

Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines

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