Grassley wins GOP Senate primary in Iowa
Sen. Chuck Grassley was projected to coast to the Republican Senate nomination in Iowa on Tuesday, putting him one step closer to an eighth term in the upper chamber. The Associated Press called the race at 9:27 p.m. ET. Grassley, who was first elected to the Senate in 1980 after three terms in the House, faced only nominal opposition in the GOP primary from Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin. Grassley, 88, announced his reelection bid last fall after months of speculation that he would retire after his current term. He is currently the oldest Republican in t
Read MoreNoem easily clinches win in South Dakota governor primary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) was projected to coast to victory over her sole primary rival on Tuesday as she looks to clinch a second term in the governor’s mansion this year. The Associated Press called the race at 9:20 p.m. ET. Heading into Tuesday, Noem, a former member of Congress, was the heavy favorite to win the primary, though she still faced an opponent in state Rep. Steve Haugaard (R), a former state House Speaker. With the nomination locked up, Noem will go on to face state House Minority Leader Jamie Smith (D) in the November general election,
Read MoreHouse passes resolution to allow Greater Washington Soap Box Derby on Capitol grounds
The House passed a resolution on Tuesday allowing the annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby to take place on Capitol grounds next week. The concurrent resolution passed the lower chamber by voice vote. The measure authorizes the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to hold this year’s soap box derby races — which are scheduled for June 18 — on Capitol grounds. It also directs the event to be free of charge and open to the public. Eligible children are invited to
Read MoreNew York police investigating suspected arson at pregnancy center
Credit: Getty Images The Amherst, N.Y. Police Department (APD) announced Tuesday that it is investigating a “suspicious” fire that occurred at CompassCare pregnancy center in Buffalo. “Twin City Ambulance Co treated two firefighters for minor injuries and the fire is being investigated as arson at this time,” the A
Read MoreLive results: New Mexico primary
The Associated Press is following the election in New Mexico. Follow the live results below. Source: TEST FEED1
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