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California's Gubernatorial Race Remains Undecided as Vote Counting Continues
With half the expected vote tallied, former Fox News host Steve Hilton leads at 27%, while two Democrats trail closely behind in the all-party primary.
California Races Come Into Focus As First Votes Pour In
Republican Steve Hilton narrowly leads Democrat Xavier Becerra in California's gubernatorial primary, while incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Republican Spencer Pratt in potential runoff.
Lindell Picks Former Navy Intelligence Officer as Running Mate in Minnesota Governor Race
Phillip Parrish, a retired lieutenant commander who tracked terrorist financing for 11 years with the Navy, joins Lindell's long-shot bid against incumbent Tim Walz.
South Dakota GOP Gubernatorial Race Heads to Runoff as Doeden Advances, Second Spot Undecided
Incumbent Gov. Larry Rhoden faces uncertain future alongside Rep. Dusty Johnson and Jon Hansen in tight four-way primary contest.
Trump-Endorsed Feenstra Concedes to MAHA-Backed Lahn in Iowa GOP Governor Primary Upset
The race was called after Lahn held a roughly 1,600-vote lead over Feenstra with 99% of votes counted.
Former Reality TV Villain Spencer Pratt Vying to Become Mayor of America's second-Largest City
The Republican political newcomer polls at 22% behind incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman ahead of Tuesday's non-partisan primary.
Spencer Pratt, Former Reality TV Villain, Emerges as Serious Contender in Los Angeles Mayor's Race
The Republican political outsider trails front-runner Karen Bass by just 4 points with $2.7 million raised, challenging Democrats in a city that hasn't elected a Republican mayor since 2001.
New Jersey Governor Faces Criticism Over Response to Delaney Hall Unrest as She Blames Outside Agitators
Critics point to limited state police presence in days leading up to clashes at Newark detention facility, with five of six arrested individuals from Pennsylvania and New York.
Florida Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims in First-of-its-Kind AI Lawsuit
The state alleges the company endangered children and aided mass shooters while pursuing profit, as prosecutors separately investigate whether the chatbot played a role in two Florida killings.
O.J. Simpson Trial Witness Kato Kaelin Endorses Spencer Pratt in LA Mayoral Race
Kaelin, who cannot vote in the race due to residency, says Mayor Karen Bass 'did an awful job' during 2025 wildfires as Pratt faces incumbent and progressive challenger in Tuesday primary.