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Grant County primary turnout slips from 2022 levels as officials look ahead to November election
EPHRATA — Grant County's voter turnout in the 2026 primary election finished at nearly 34%, a figure county electi…
DeWine tests negative after positive test before Trump visit
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump, according to a statement from his of…
Democratic incumbent Jim Cooper defeats Keeda Haynes in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District primary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Democratic incumbent Jim Cooper defeats Keeda Haynes in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District primary.
Christopher Hale has won the Democratic primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christopher Hale has won the Democratic primary in Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District.
Local elections change little after more ballots counted
GRANT COUNTY — Hundreds of additional ballots have continued to be counted in Grant County since Tuesday’s primary elections, with some candidates increasing their leads since earlier in the week. But there were no…
Adams County to release updated election totals Friday
RITZVILLE — Updated vote totals for Adams County will be released Friday for the primary election Aug. 4.
Harshbarger wins GOP primary in open Tennessee US House race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First-time political candidate Diana Harshbarger emerged victorious Thursday among a crowded field of Republican contenders vying to secure a rare opening for a U.S. House seat in northeaste…
Barto declares victory in race against sitting state senator
PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Barto declared victory Thursday evening in her primary campaign against GOP state Sen. Heather Carter for a north Phoenix state Senate seat as new tallies show her lead increasi…
Diana Harshbarger has won the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Diana Harshbarger has won the Republican primary in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District.
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US Air Force vet Blair Walsingham wins the Democratic primary for an open seat in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — US Air Force vet Blair Walsingham wins the Democratic primary for an open seat in Tennessee’s 1st Congressional District.
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Hawaii tightens rules as virus cases increase exponentially
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. David Ige said Thursday he would reinstate a requirement that people traveling between the islands quarantine themselves for 14 days, while making an exception for people arriving on Oah…
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Erika Stotts Pearson wins Democratic primary in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District; will face Rep. David Kustoff
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Erika Stotts Pearson wins Democratic primary in Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District; will face Rep. David Kustoff.