Primaries

Seth Wenig / AP

5:00am Jun 28, 2022

National National Politics & Government

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

by Ximena Bustillo

New York governor's race and two incumbent vs. incumbent contests are among some key primaries on Tuesday.
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10:56am Jun 18, 2022

National National Politics & Government

In a time of national division, polarizing primaries are part of the problem

by Ron Elving

It is said the best medicine for what ails democracy is more democracy. But what does more democracy mean? If it just means more of the kind of politics we have now then it hardly offers a remedy.
8:00am May 08, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

NC Voters Head To The Polls For Primary Elections

by Bethany Chafin

North Carolinians across the state will be voting in today’s primary elections, narrowing the field for the general election in November.
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6:21pm Mar 07, 2018

National National Politics & Government

The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle

by Domenico Montanaro

Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains.

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5:00am Jun 15, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Americans Don't Like Caucuses, But Replacing Them With Primaries Isn't Easy

by Megan Verlee

Americans strongly prefer primary elections open to all voters but it's tough to move away from caucuses and closed primaries even in states where there's lots of unhappiness with the current system.
3:09pm May 26, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Democrats Burned By Charges Of A Rigged Nomination, But Some In GOP Watch With Envy

by Ron Elving

Even some of Hillary Clinton's foremost fans and staunchest party regulars — such as House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi — are ready to talk about a fresh infusion of populism for the next round.
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8:36am May 21, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Making Democrats' Primaries More Open Could Be Harder Than You Think

by Scott Detrow

Bernie Sanders has made it clear he doesn't like closed presidential primaries. Making big changes to the system may be tough to do, though.

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11:40am May 10, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Will Paul Ryan Lose His GOP Primary? Probably Not

by Jessica Taylor

Sarah Palin is backing the House speaker's GOP primary challenger after Ryan declined to endorse Donald Trump. But primary upsets remain rare and hard to orchestrate.
9:29am Mar 16, 2016

Politics & Government Politics & Government

Voters Pick Trump, Clinton In North Carolina Presidential Primary

by Keri Brown

Tuesday was a big night for political frontrunners in the Tar Heel State, as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won their respective party primaries.

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8:57pm Mar 06, 2016

National National Politics & Government

Marco Rubio Sweeps Puerto Rico Primary

by Jessica Taylor

The Florida senator got 71 percent of the vote in the U.S. territory's GOP primary and will earn all of its 23 delegates.

Primaries

There are key primaries in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Illinois and Utah today

In a time of national division, polarizing primaries are part of the problem

NC Voters Head To The Polls For Primary Elections

The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle

Americans Don't Like Caucuses, But Replacing Them With Primaries Isn't Easy

Democrats Burned By Charges Of A Rigged Nomination, But Some In GOP Watch With Envy

Making Democrats' Primaries More Open Could Be Harder Than You Think

Will Paul Ryan Lose His GOP Primary? Probably Not

Voters Pick Trump, Clinton In North Carolina Presidential Primary

Marco Rubio Sweeps Puerto Rico Primary

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