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Democrats rally round Platner in Maine while Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primary elections

Primary elections were held in four states – Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and [South Carolina](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/south-carolina) – ahead of November’s midterms to decide control of both houses of Congress. The results

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina held their primaries yesterday,** determining their candidates for several key matchups for the November general elections. In Maine, [voters chose Democrat Graham Platner](https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2026-06-09/graham-platner-wins-democratic-nomination-to-challenge-susan-collins-in-november) to challenge long

Graham Platner wins Maine primary election: Results and key takeaways

Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota were also announced on Tuesday. Here is more on the latest results ## What are the key takeaways from the recent primaries? ### Platner won in Maine Democrats have high hopes

Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes

South Carolina, North Dakota and Nevada are set to cast their ballots in party primaries, designed to select which Democratic and Republican candidates advance to the final round of voting. But Maine has emerged

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

North Dakota, South Carolina and Nevada are holding primaries today.** Voters will cast their ballots for the U.S. Senate, House, governor and other officials. A significant amount of attention is focused on Maine's Senate