Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota Hold Primary Elections Today
Voters are choosing nominees for Senate, governor and House races, with attention on Susan Collins, Henry McMaster and Joe Lombardo.
- Voters in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota head to the polls on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to choose candidates for Senate, House, and state offices competing in November.
- Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces renewed scrutiny after revelations last week that he sent sexually explicit messages while married; Senator Bernie Sanders reiterated his support on Saturday.
- President Donald Trump's clout within the Republican Party faces a test in South Carolina and Nevada, where his endorsed candidates compete; Republican Governor Joe Lombardo seeks re-election advancement in Nevada.
- In South Carolina, candidates must exceed more than 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff; North Dakota voters simultaneously decide whether to amend the state Constitution on a single-issue requirement.
- Results from today's voting will finalize candidate lineups for November general elections across all four states, as Democrats aim to build momentum in their push to reclaim key governorships.
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6 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Platner seeks Maine win
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls Tuesday for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political world will be focused on Maine's high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Maine's Senate race and much more. Here are the primary contests to watch today
Today’s primary contests stretch from Maine to North Dakota, South Carolina and Nevada, where voters will decide on races for the U.S. Senate, House, governor and more.A lot is riding on the Senate race in Maine, where political newcomer Graham Platner, facing a series of controversies, is the presumptive Democratic nominee to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has had the job for 30 years.Another Republican incumbent, Nevada’s Gov. Joe …
Platner Faces a Reckoning as Maine Votes
It's primary day in Maine, with the big question being whether Graham Platner will deliver a strong showing despite a drumbeat of negative headlines . As Politico reports, some Democrats who have soured on the Democratic candidate for Senate hope a weak result might convince Platner to bow out and let...
Tuesday’s four-state primaries will offer clues about voters’ tolerance of candidates involved in disputes, testing President Donald Trump’s influence on busy Republican primaries...
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