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Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines won’t seek reelection in shock announcement at filing deadline
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines ended his reelection campaign suddenly on Wednesday in a move that left a political ally as the only major candidate in the GOP primary.
Incumbent losses in Pulaski, Perry primaries mark shifting politics and historic firsts
Several incumbents were defeated in March 3rd's primary, and among them was the prosecutor for Pulaski and Perry Counties.Will Jones was seeking a second term
One big takeaway for Democrats from the Texas Senate primary: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration’s mixed messages on the Iran war.
James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate race. The real challenge lies ahead.
After the state representative won the Senate primary, he joined a list of other promising progressives who have captured the left’s fancy.
Runoffs, voting mishaps and Trump endorsements in TX and NC primaries
The results are in from the first primaries of the midterm election cycle, and Senate races are starting to take shape. We discuss key takeaways from primary contests in North Carolina and Texas.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Ashley Lopez, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Retired Yankee Mark Teixeira wins Texas GOP primary as sports figures chase politics
Teixeira took more than 61 percent of the vote in Texas’ 21st Congressional district to win the 12-candidate field.
Dem Candidate for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s Seat Donated to Far-Right Republicans
Democratic primary hopeful Rakhi Israni, who is running for Rep. Eric Swalwell’s seat, gave to MAGA figures — including Laura Loomer.
Trump promises to endorse either Cornyn and Paxton – and to push the other to drop out
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be endorsing in Texas’ Republican primary for US Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton – and demanding that the candidate he doesn’t choose drop out.
Democrat James Talarico wins Senate primary in Texas
The newly minted Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Texas is now a front man for the political opposition to the Republican president, not just in his own state but around the country
Jasmine Crockett concedes, James Talarico wins Texas Senate primary
The race was called overnight, following confusion over polling close times that led the Texas Supreme Court to weigh in.
Texas election results: Here's how key primary races finished
Texas primary results could send smoke signals for November midterms.
Talarico’s Win in Texas Shows That Nice Guys Can Finish First
At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary.
Takeaways from the first elections of 2026 midterm campaigns
The 2026 campaign kicked off Tuesday with high-profile primary elections in Texas and North Carolina
Where Trump Appears Vulnerable on the Iran War | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 4
Plus, Cornyn and Paxton are headed to runoff in their heated Republican Senate primary in Texas as Democrat Talarico beats Crockett
Guardant Health Launches Coast-to-Coast Screening Tour, Bringing Shield Colon Cancer Blood Test to Over 100 Communities Across America
Shield Across America mobile screening tour launches during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to address nation’s dangerously low screening rates by bringing Shield blood test directly to Americans Route will focus on rural communities across the country with the lowest screening rates and highest CRC incidence and mortality Shield is proven to increase screening rates with a 93% adherence Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, today announced the launch of Shield Across America, a historic coast-to-coast mobile screening tour bringing Shield, the first and only FDA-approved blood test as a primary colorectal cancer (CRC) screening option and recommended in national guidelines , directly to over 100 communities across the country from Las Vegas to Hartford, Atlanta and more. Mobile screening bus providing Shield by Guardant Health, the first and only FDA-approved blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening From national sporting events to
Texas GOP Rep Wesley Hunt vows political comeback, does not yet endorse Cornyn or Paxton
Rep. Wesley Hunt vowed a comeback after finishing third in Texas Senate Republican primary behind John Cornyn and Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
Talarico wins Texas Democratic primary as Republicans face runoff
Republican contest in May could provide Democrats with opening to finally win over staunchly red state
A high-stakes Texas primary exposed the Democratic Party’s fault lines
Democrats chose expanding the tent over doubling down on the base.
Talarico Triumphs as G.O.P. Heads to Runoff: 6 Takeaways from Texas
James Talarico won the state’s Democratic primary for Senate, while Senator John Cornyn faces a runoff against Ken Paxton, his right-wing challenger.
Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina primaries
7 takeaways from the first primary night of 2026
Talarico defeats Crockett in Democratic Senate primary in Texas
Crockett and Talarico were generally aligned on policy, and both rose to prominence in large part through social media.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses to GOP primary challenger Steve Toth in Texas
Texas state Rep. Steve Toth won the Republican congressional primary over U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
James Talarico will win Democratic primary in Texas Senate race, CNN projects
State Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, placing a once little-known state legislator at the top of the party’s ticket for the general election in November.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw Becomes First 2026 Republican Incumbent to Lose Primary
The result marks a rebuke by voters of the Texas Republican who was once viewed as a rising star in the party.
5 takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina 2026 primary kickoff
Polling place drama unfolded in the closely watched Texas Democratic Senate primary, in which James Talarico did well against Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Allam calls for recount in primary with Foushee for central N.C. House seat
Nida Allam challenged Valerie Foushee in 2022, but the congressional district has since been redrawn.
Jasmine Crockett suggests GOP rigged her Democratic Primary election: 'This is what Republicans like to do'
An emergency Texas Supreme Court ruling scrapped a judge’s order to keep Dallas County polls open later, prompting Rep. Jasmine Crockett to accuse Republicans of rigging the race.
Talarico Defeats Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic Primary
In the GOP contest, Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advanced to a runoff in May.
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton Head to Runoff in Senate Republican Primary
Bitter rivals knocked out Rep. Wesley Hunt in Tuesday’s race but failed to reach a majority of the vote.
James Talarico holds slim lead against Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Talarico and Crockett, competing for a place on November ballots in Texas, are seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.
Dan Crenshaw trails early against Steve Toth in Republican primary
State Rep. Steve Toth is leading in early returns against GOP Congressman Dan Crenshaw, who has come under attack by members of the right-wing media.
Primary election night reveals East Texans’ political mood
Polls closed at 7 p.m. on primary election night, and we wait for early voting numbers to be shared from counties in East Texas.
Duluth crews fight fire at Hillside neighborhood business
Duluth firefighters responded to a fire at Palisade Primary Care around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.
What you need to know for the first midterm primary day of the year: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Trump administration's varying Iran war explanations.
How factional primaries could turn a Democratic wave into a trickle
Candidate quality and primary results will determine if the projected Democratic wave strengthens or turns into a trickle.
National Primary Elections 2026: Live Results and Map
Primary election live updates: Results and news from Texas, NC, Arkansas
Voters in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas are kicking off the 2026 midterm season. Follow live updates.
Arkansas primary elections
See Arkansas election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Who's running in the Texas Republican primary? Here are the candidates
Voting ends on March 3 in Texas Congressional primary race. Here's what to know about the Republican race.
MUSC Health acquires large primary care doctor group for $111M
MUSC Health is expanding its primary care offerings across the state by acquiring the largest independent group of primary care doctors in South Carolina.
Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina kick off the 2026 midterm primaries
This week marks the first midterm primary elections of 2026. Here's what to watch as voters head to polls in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas.
North Carolina House District 7 Primary Election Live Results 2026
North Carolina House Election Results for the 2026 Primary Election. See Live North Carolina House Election results and maps by state, county and district from NBC News.
North Carolina House District 3 Primary Election Live Results 2026
North Carolina House Election Results for the 2026 Primary Election. See Live North Carolina House Election results and maps by state, county and district from NBC News.
Arkansas House District 3 Primary Election Live Results 2026
Arkansas House Election Results for the 2026 Primary Election. See Live Arkansas House Election results and maps by state, county and district from NBC News.
Texas Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Texas Senate primary election as Republican and Democratic votes are counted by candidate and county.
Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Arkansas Lieutenant Governor primary election as votes are counted by candidate and county.
Crenshaw says political enemies came out 'with their knives' as Texas GOP primary looms
Texas GOP primary heats up as Rep. Dan Crenshaw faces Republican challenger Steve Toth, despite lacking key endorsements from Sen. Ted Cruz.
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US elections
Laureus World Sports Awards 2026: Duplantis, Alcaraz, McLaughlin-Levrone, Ledecky lead nominations
Find out the full list of nominees for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards. Winners will be crowned in Madrid on 20 April.
Who are Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico? Dems face off in Texas primary
Texas Congressional primary race is March 3.
Tennessee GOP standards disqualify three Knox County candidates
These three people running in the Republican primary can't be on the ballot, party leaders say. But their appeals are pending.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Texas and Beyond
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
Crockett vs. Talarico. Progressive vs. Moderate. Right?
The Texas Democratic Senate primary is more about persona than policy, and the same is true for many other races.
This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Should Trever Nehls win his Tuesday primary in Texas’ 22nd District and then the general election, he would become the first member of Congress to succeed his identical twin in office.
When do polls close and when should we expect results?
We’ll start to see the first votes from the crucial Texas primary at 8 p.m. ET, when polls close in most of the state.
Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Reports Strong 2025 Growth Led by FanDuel and International Expansion
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) is one of the stocks with explosive growth potential. On February 26, Flutter Entertainment reported strong top-line momentum for Q4 2025, with group revenue increasing 25% and adjusted EBITDA rising 27%. The company’s US division, anchored by FanDuel, remained a primary growth engine, posting a 33% increase in revenue and 90% in […]
GOP congressman enters Texas primary fighting to keep his job after allegations of an affair
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas is seeking to fend off a primary challenge that comes as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide
North Carolina primary could mean Roy Cooper vs Michael Whatley in pivotal fall Senate race
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate primary will set up a high-stakes race in the fall that could decide control of the chamber
War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary
Candidates in Texas’ tightly competitive U.S. Senate primary were treading carefully in response to news of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran
North Carolina House Primary Includes Divisions on Iran War, Israel and A.I.
A new ad from a progressive challenger, Nida Allam, attacks Representative Valerie Foushee over financial backing she has received from defense contractors and the A.I. industry.
Whole Hog Politics: A gusher of turnout in Texas, but who will benefit?
The midterms start in earnest on Tuesday, and they’re beginning with a bang: Texas has a double-barreled Senate primary that has been expensive and ugly. How the parties move forward next week will significantly shape...
Democratic Turnout Was High During Early Voting in Texas
More than 1.3 million voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary during the early voting period that ended Friday. Many counties hadn’t yet reported their data.
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Begins Primary Science Mission
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory began its 24-month primary science mission on March 1. The spacecraft, launched in September 2025, will focus its
Maryland Politics: Primary candidates set for state and congressional races; a GA update
Maryland Matters government and politics reporter Bryan Sears joins Midday guest host Jayne Miller to recap state and national primary candidates, and the latest legislative moves in Annapolis.
Tennessee Titans officially announce partnership with Vanderbilt Health
The Tennessee Titans officially announced their new partnership with Vanderbilt Health to become the primary healthcare provider for the organization.
Tennessee Titans officially announce partnership with Vanderbilt Health
The Tennessee Titans officially announced their new partnership with Vanderbilt Health to become the primary healthcare provider for the organization.
Rezilient Health Appoints Zeev Neuwirth, MD, MHCM as Head of Strategic Partnerships
Rezilient Health announces that Zeev Neuwirth, MD, MHCM, has joined the company as Head of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Dr. Neuwirth will focus on building and expanding partnerships with health systems and other stakeholders as Rezilient scales its advanced primary care model nationally.
U.S. Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches ahead of Tuesday primary
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is trying to avoid being the first Republican senator from Texas to lose a primary, and Democrats are hungry to win a Senate race.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state primaries
Arkansas voters will choose nominees for a full slate of federal, state and local offices in primary elections Tuesday
Five Testy Moments From the Acrimonious Texas Senate Primaries
Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, the Democratic and Republican races have become increasingly personal and contentious.
8 big questions on the first primary day of 2026
The 2026 election lurches to a start on Tuesday, as voters head to the polls for the first state primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
Why John Cornyn, a Senate GOP stalwart, could lose his Texas primary
The four-term senator is determined to prevail Tuesday against two challengers who view him as a relic of the George W. Bush era. The race could go to a runoff in May.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Paul Bentz on latest polling
Arizona pollster Paul Bentz joins with exclusive polling data on the heated Democratic primary in Congressional District 1, where Amish Shah holds a commanding lead, but nearly half of voters remain undecided. We discuss what voter registration trends mean for 2026, why affordability tops every other issue, and whether Democrats can replicate their 2022 success. Then, Dennis and Colin debate this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees—from Joy Division to Mariah Carey to Wu-Tang Clan—and reveal which acts truly deserve a spot.
Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary
James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state
A Texas Senate race is testing Democrats’ stomach for race and gender fights
Latino voters will probably decide the primary contest between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico -- two rising stars who are stylistic opposites.
The Texas Senate Primary Offers a Test Case for Each Party
Should Democrats concentrate on swing voters or their base? Can more traditional Republicans win in the MAGA era? Tuesday’s Senate primary in Texas will show the direction the parties are taking.
In Texas, a contentious Republican primary goes down to the wire
The primary battle for the Republican nod in Texas’ U.S. Senate race illustrates tensions between factions of the GOP. Some national Republicans are concerned the seat could be at risk.
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
A heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party’s nominee in November
James Talarico believes a Texas surprise is coming in November. First, he needs to win the Senate primary
It may sound like James Talarico is getting ahead of himself when he talks about delivering an election night surprise in November, right here in Texas, where a Democratic senator has not been elected in his lifetime.
What Readers Are Saying About the Upcoming Texas Primary Elections
Our readers in the state offer a window into the current center of the political universe.
Political emails and text messages ramp up as primary elections draw near
Kamala Harris is backing Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary
Former Vice President Kamala Harris recorded a robocall encouraging voters to support Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas, a source familiar with the matter said.
Kamala Harris Endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Race
The endorsement from the former vice president, her most significant since leaving office, comes as Ms. Crockett is facing a competitive Democratic primary contest against James Talarico.
The most watched primary in North Carolina
A loss for Berger would change the levers of power in the N.C. General Assembly
Trump teases endorsement-hungry Senate GOP candidates with Texas visit
President Donald Trump has so far declined to endorse in the Texas GOP primary race between Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Rep. Wesley Hunt.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
The aggressive spending comes after AIPAC put $2 million into a recent Democratic primary for a special election in New Jersey, an effort that's widely considered to have backfired.
Did Germany's Merz pull off business balancing act in China?
Despite the cordial outcome of Chancellor Merz's business trip to Germany's largest trading partner and primary economic rival, a massive trade deficit and Chinese overcapacity remain key concerns.
Local Limelight: Nida Allam on life in Durham and the rematch
The Durham commissioner shares favorite spots in Durham, talks primary rematch.
AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday, his first trip after his State of the Union address
Unions privately urge Chuck Schumer and Democratic leaders to stay out of Maine's Senate primary
At least three pro-Graham Platner unions are pushing Democratic leaders to stop supporting Gov. Janet Mills in the competitive Senate race.
Caesars Entertainment considering takeover offers; Tilman Fertitta could bid: report
The Financial Times reported Thursday that Caesars Entertainment is weighing takeover offers, and cited a potential bid from Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta, who currently is serving as U.S. ambassador to... Read more »
Ken Paxton’s daughter defends him after a John Cornyn ad accuses him of ‘dirty deeds’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton deployed his daughter to vouch for him Thursday after a scathing attack ad released by Sen. John Cornyn in their increasingly contentious Republican Senate primary race.