Suburban mayor wins G.O.P. nomination to be New Mexico governor

Gregg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, a sprawling suburb of Albuquerque, will try to break the Democrats’ hold on the southwestern state.

By Reis Thebault

California's primary elections will serve as test for divided Democrats

On Tuesday's vote in this American state firmly held by Democrats, debate focuses on divisions between moderates and progressives, which has fueled disagreement over taxing billionaires.

Los Angeles mayor faces a TV star and a former ally. See primary results live.

Latest Los Angeles mayor primary results as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection in a tight race with candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

By Hannah Knowles

California primary election results: governor’s race too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted The high-stakes gubernatorial race in California remained too close to call on Tuesday night, with early results showing a tight contest in the crowded race. With many ballots still left to be counted, three candidates emerged at the top: Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. And results were clear enough that two Democratic candidates – San Jose may...

By Lauren Gambino in Los Angeles

Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines

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