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As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening

From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.

© Alex Hecht for The New York Times

Todd Achilles is among a wave of independent challengers.
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Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.

© Madeleine Hordinski for The New York Times

In Millersport, Ohio, a village outside Columbus, a school cafeteria was packed for a hearing on Monday about a proposed power plant that would provide energy to a $2.1 billion data center project being built in the farmland nearby.
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In Wyoming’s G.O.P. Primaries, an Emphatic Rebuke of the Hard Right

The Wyoming Freedom Caucus had ambitions for a total takeover of elected state government. But its candidates were rejected from the governor’s mansion to the Legislature.

© Will Warasila for The New York Times

At least a dozen Freedom Caucus incumbents were ousted from the Wyoming Legislature.
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Tom Begich, a Scion of Democratic Politics, Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Tom Begich, a former Democratic legislator and singer-songwriter, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice ballot for governor in November.

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Tom Begich, one of 17 candidates who ran for governor in Alaska’s primary, will be on the ballot in November.
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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Pragmatic Democrat, Makes Runoff for Alaska Governor

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator from Sitka, Alaska, will be one of four candidates on the ranked-choice voting ballot in November.

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Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins at a coffee shop in Fairbanks, Alaska, last month.
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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, marshaled grass-roots enthusiasm to defeat a moderate who dramatically out-raised her. Can it carry her to victory in November?

© Saul Martinez for The New York Times

State Representative Angie Nixon spent just $60,000 on television advertising, compared to opponent Alex Vindman’s $2.2 million.
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5 Things to Know About Byron Donalds, Republican Nominee for Florida Governor

Representative Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, made a name as a Black conservative in Congress, but his loyalty to President Trump has been his ticket.

© Martina Tuaty for The New York Times

Byron Donalds, if elected, would be Florida’s first Black governor.
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Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor

Mr. Donalds, a conservative congressman with the backing of President Trump, seeks to become the state’s first Black governor.

© Martina Tuaty for The New York Times

Representative Byron Donalds, who was endorsed by President Trump, speaks at a rally in Naples, Fla., on Aug. 12.
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Former Republican David Jolly Wins Democratic Nomination for Florida Governor

The former Republican congressman will try to appeal to voters disaffected with President Trump in a state where Republicans significantly outnumber Democrats.

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David Jolly, who served as a Republican in Congress, won the Democratic nomination for Florida governor.
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Florida Race to Replace Byron Donalds Features Candidates Who Have Already Run for Congress

We look at the crowded race to replace Byron Donalds.

© Scott McIntyre for The New York Times

A crowded primary for Congress in Florida highlights Tuesday’s slate of elections.
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Democrats Face a Potential Tea Party Moment

A string of primary wins by progressive candidates has revealed the strength of a high-energy insurgent movement but also its possible limitations.

© Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times

Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani at a rally last week.
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A Free-for-All in Alaska as 17 Candidates Compete to Be Governor

Facing huge decisions, the oil-rich, cash-poor state will send four candidates to the final ballot in November. With so many candidates chasing so few voters, the hunt is intense.

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“You go wherever there might be voters,” said Tom Begich, a Democrat and one of the 17 candidates running for governor in Alaska and hustling for votes.
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Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party

Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Francesca Hong speaking after losing the Wisconsin primary election. While democratic socialists planned to study Ms. Hong’s loss to improve their electoral fortunes, several said they viewed Tuesday’s result as strong proof of the movement’s rise.
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How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary

A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, casting his ballot alongside his daughter at Milwaukee German Immersion School on Tuesday.
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Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?

Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?

© Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, was the front-runner in polls ahead of the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor. But her bid came up short.
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Trump-Backed Mike Lindell Loses Minnesota Governor Primary to Lisa Demuth

Par : Tim Balk
After his loss in the state’s Republican primary for governor, Mike Lindell, a leading election denier, floated familiar, baseless claims of “anomalies” in his double-digit defeat.

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Mike Lindell was endorsed last month by President Trump in the Minnesota governor’s race.
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Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries

A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Francesca Hong and David Crowley
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What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor

Par : Tim Balk
The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

The race between David Crowley and Francesca Hong was agonizingly close.
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Center-Left Candidate Defeats Democratic Socialist in Wisconsin’s Governor Primary

The upset victory by David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, over Francesca Hong sets up a more traditional general election in November.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, spoke to reporters after casting his ballot in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
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Lisa Demuth Defeats Trump-Endorsed Candidate Mike Lindell in GOP Primary for Governor of Minnesota

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

© Tim Gruber for The New York Times

Lisa Demuth, speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul early this year.
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Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Primary for Governor

The fourth-term U.S. senator jolted Minnesota politics early this year by mounting a bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.

© Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

Senator Amy Klobuchar last month.
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Tom Tiffany Wins Wisconsin’s Republican Primary for Governor

Tom Tiffany, a conservative from western Wisconsin, said he would try to lower taxes, bring transparency to health care and protect farmland.

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Representative Tom Tiffany at the Capitol last year.
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In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead

Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Casting ballots in Madison on Tuesday.
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5 Things to Know About Francesca Hong, the Progressive Running for Wisconsin Governor

The state assemblywoman, a democratic socialist, is a chef and former small business owner. Her campaign focused on economic issues.

© Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

Francesca Hong has argued that her left-wing beliefs — such as free health care and a pause on data center construction — will resonate across the aisle.
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5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin

Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump’s backing.

© Valerie Plesch for The New York Times

Representative Tom Tiffany was expected to easily win the Republican primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
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Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor

Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.

© AP Photo/Jessica Hill

If Gov. Ned Lamont emerges victorious in the general election in November, he would become one of the longest-serving governors in Connecticut history.
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