In Maine, Democratic Senate Hopeful Platner Joined by Rep. Khanna With Primary Days Away

Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner speaks in Bar Harbor, Maine, on June 5, 2026. Nathan Worcester/The Epoch Times BAR HARBOR—At a rally several days before Maine’s primary, Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner told supporters he wasn’t the man he used to be. “If you believe in transformational politics, you have to believe in the ability

Becerra Advances in California Governor’s Race, Hilton Close Behind

California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Voters have nominated Democrat Xavier Becerra to run against a yet-to-be-announced Republican candidate in California’s November gubernatorial election. Becerra—former Health and Human Services secretary, state attorney general, U.S. representative, and state assemblyman—earned

Becerra advances in California governor’s race, CBS News projects

CBS News projects that Democratic former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced in the primary for the 2026 California governor’s race. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance. The race to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom remained close throughout the week. Republican candidate Steve Hilton