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California House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress

KELLEN BROWNING

Proposition 50 has created a handful of key races where Democrats will choose candidates to pit against vulnerable Republican incumbents. Generational challenges have infused other contests.

Swalwell Departure Scrambled Race for California Governor

MAX BEARAK

Eric Swalwell was one of the leading contenders, but when he dropped out amid sexual assault allegations, his Democratic rivals saw a chance to win more voters.

5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Zach Wahls

TIM BALK

The progressive Democrat went viral as a teenager with a speech defending marriage equality.

5 Things to Know About Representative Ashley Hinson, Senate Candidate in Iowa

TIM BALK

Ms. Hinson is a former journalist who is supported by President Trump. She is heavily favored to win the Republican nomination.

How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?

LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA

California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in the general election.

5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek

TIM BALK

A gold medalist on the U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team, Mr. Turek is running as a “common-sense moderate.”

Spencer Pratt: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor

CONOR DOUGHERTY

The reality TV star has used his status as a victim of the Palisades fire to mount an outsider campaign portraying Los Angeles officials as incapable of solving the city’s problems.

Perry Wins G.O.P. Nomination for New Mexico Land Commissioner

DAVID W. CHEN

Michael Perry says he is pragmatic, but Democrats fear he would advance the agenda of President Trump and the New Mexican nominated to head the Bureau of Land Management, Steve Pearce.

Karen Bass: 5 Facts About the Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor

SHAWN HUBLER

The incumbent Los Angeles mayor started her term with strong approval ratings, but she lost support with voters after the fires last year that devastated the region.

Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa

LISA LERER

Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.

Man who confessed to killing girlfriend’s baby, throwing body in pond executed

A man who confessed to killing his girlfriend's baby and throwing the body in a pond has been executed in Florida

Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa

LISA LERER

Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.

Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat

DAVID G. SAVAGE

The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.

Bomb threat standoff at Bakersfield Chase Bank continues as negotiators work to release hostages

A man allegedly made bomb threats at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California, barricading himself inside with people as negotiators worked.

Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

REIS THEBAULT

Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.