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Platner leads Collins in Maine U.S. Senate race despite controversies

(The Center Square) – Democrat and oyster farmer Graham Platner continues to out-poll incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, despite mounting controversies about his treatment of women, fellow war veterans, and a now-covered tattoo that resembled a Nazi symbol. Platner became the presumptive Democratic nominee in April after

Montana Republican Party called on to end GOP fighting

Some Republicans believe results of the legislative primary mean it’s time for the Montana Republican Party to mend an intraparty fight and move in a new direction. Rep. George Nikolakakos, R-Great Falls, even said GOP Chairman Art Wittich should step down. “What he has done is divided the

Eight incumbent Montana legislators lose primary elections

Eight incumbent lawmakers — all Republicans — lost in the June 2 primary election to challengers from within their party and will not appear on the November ballot – nor in Helena come January. Six of the losses were among more moderate Republicans targeted by the more conservative state GOP party, and two

'One hell of a job': Nelson, Vance laud Fireweed Campaigns' management ahead of election day defeat

'One hell of a job': Nelson, Vance laud Fireweed Campaigns' management ahead of election day defeat

Final voters exited the lobby at the Gallatin County Courthouse on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Poll workers locked the doors. Ballot counting began. Alone other than one Chronicle reporter covering the election was House District 67 candidate and former Belgrade mayor Russell Nelson, awaiting the first wave of reporting.

Nevada gubernatorial candidates clash over Trump's policies

(The Center Square) - Nevada’s gubernatorial primaries are teasers to a competitive November election that is expected to be decided by narrow margins in the swing state. Gov. Joe Lombardo has faced minimal significant opposition to the Republican party nomination as state Attorney General Aaron Ford headlines the pack of

Two Democrats, two Republicans seek attorney general seat

Editor's note: This is part of a series previewing the congressional and statewide races in the Nevada primary election, set for June 9. The election will determine which Democrats and Republicans will face each other in the Nov. 3 general election. (The Center Square) - Candidates for Nevada’s

Barry Usher down, Charlie Loveridge, Stacy Zinn, Denise Joy all up in Yellowstone County results

Here are all election results for legislative primaries in Yellowstone County, according to returns Wednesday morning. Contested races are listed first. Senate District 19 Chris Rindal is leading with 3,226 votes against incumbent State Sen. Barry Usher with 2,759 votes. A last-minute entrant in the race, Rindal