Trump-backed House incumbent wins primary in formerly deep-blue House district
Rep. Michelle Fischbach beat out Steve Boyd, advances to November election where she will face Democrat challenger A. John Peters.
Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection, local media reports
8/13: CBS Morning News 8/13: CBS Morning News 20:27 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, meaning Japan will have a new prime minister, Japan’s NHK public television and other media reported. Kishida was elected president of his
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida won’t seek another term in his post
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister. Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party in 2021 and his three-year term expires in September. Whoever wins
Omar breaks ‘Squad’ losing streak with primary victory
Ilhan Omar bested three rivals in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, halting a string of losses to the progressive House group known as The Squad.
Incumbent GOP Rep. Pete Stauber wins Minnesota Congressional District 8 primary
Incumbent Republican Rep. Pete Stauber wins in Minnesota's Republican primary in the 8th District and will advance to the November election to face off against winner of Dem primary
Econ professor advances past Dem primary to face GOP opponent in MN 8th House district
Democratic candidate Jen Schultz will advance in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and face off against the Republican Rep. Pete Stauber in November's General Election.
Trump-backed Rep. Celeste Maloy wins GOP nomination in Utah’s 2nd district
Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah won the Republican primary in Utah's 2nd congressional district on Tuesday. She will take on the Democratic nominee in November. The seat has been solidly red and will likely be won by Republicans.