/tags/primary primary en-US WLRN Wed, 25 May 2022 17:14:50 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-05-25/3-reasons-trumps-influence-took-a-big-hit-in-tuesdays-primaries You'd be hard-pressed to find two Republican incumbents who drew more of Donald Trump's ire than Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Both won big on Tuesday. Wed, 25 May 2022 17:14:50 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-05-25/3-reasons-trumps-influence-took-a-big-hit-in-tuesdays-primaries Domenico Montanaro /news/2022-05-24/9-primary-races-to-watch-tuesday-in-georgia-texas-alabama-and-arkansas Georgia holds the political spotlight, as primary races take place in southern states this Tuesday. Here are nine contests we're keeping an eye on. Tue, 24 May 2022 10:53:51 GMT /news/2022-05-24/9-primary-races-to-watch-tuesday-in-georgia-texas-alabama-and-arkansas Stephen Fowler, Deepa Shivaram /news/2022-05-04/after-trumps-endorsement-j-d-vance-wins-a-crowded-ohio-gop-senate-race-the-ap-says Author J.D. Vance emerged from a crowded Republican primary in Ohio, and now becomes the favorite in the general election in the GOP-leaning state. Wed, 04 May 2022 14:35:35 GMT /news/2022-05-04/after-trumps-endorsement-j-d-vance-wins-a-crowded-ohio-gop-senate-race-the-ap-says Deepa Shivaram /news/national-politics/2022-05-02/campaign-season-kicks-off-in-earnest-with-primaries-in-13-states-in-may This month's primaries and runoffs will serve as a test of the power of former President Donald Trump's endorsements up and down the ballot. Mon, 02 May 2022 12:47:37 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-05-02/campaign-season-kicks-off-in-earnest-with-primaries-in-13-states-in-may Domenico Montanaro /2022-04-13/iowa-and-new-hampshire-are-not-guaranteed-to-be-first-contests-for-democrats-in-2024 The Democratic National Committee approved a resolution that will likely upend the party's traditional presidential primary calendar. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:43:40 GMT /2022-04-13/iowa-and-new-hampshire-are-not-guaranteed-to-be-first-contests-for-democrats-in-2024 Juana Summers, Barbara Sprunt /news/2021-08-03/voters-are-set-to-decide-a-hard-fought-democratic-primary-in-ohio The race pits Nina Turner, an ally of Bernie Sanders and the so-called Squad, against Shontel Brown, who has endorsements from Hillary Clinton and James Clyburn. The contest could be close. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:08:15 GMT /news/2021-08-03/voters-are-set-to-decide-a-hard-fought-democratic-primary-in-ohio Danielle Kurtzleben /news/2021-07-26/democrats-crowd-cleveland-for-a-primary-that-reflects-party-tensions In Ohio's 11th Congressional District, the two main candidates are Nina Turner and Shontel Brown. It's a local race, but it can also be seen as a microcosm of the national Democratic Party. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:58:11 GMT /news/2021-07-26/democrats-crowd-cleveland-for-a-primary-that-reflects-party-tensions Danielle Kurtzleben /news/national-politics/2021-06-22/ranked-choice-voting-gets-a-prime-time-shot-under-new-york-citys-bright-lights The method, in which voters are asked to rank candidates, has gained traction as a way to more accurately reflect the will of the majority. But detractors warn there are potential downsides, too. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:58:44 GMT /news/national-politics/2021-06-22/ranked-choice-voting-gets-a-prime-time-shot-under-new-york-citys-bright-lights Domenico Montanaro