The libertarian-leaning Paul coasted to victory over five little-known challengers in the GOP Senate primary in Kentucky. Rand Paul won his partyвЂ™s nomination in his quest for a third term. The Bluegrass State hasnвЂ™t elected a Democrat to the Senate since Wendell Ford in 1992. Paul promotes limited government while Booker supports sweeping health care and anti-poverty programs. The fall campaign will feature sharply contrasting agendas. Booker defeated three opponents in the Democratic primary. Senate in his bid to stop a decades-long winning streak by Kentucky Republicans. Yarmuth is the only Kentucky Democrat to represent the state in Congress.Д¬harles Booker won the Democratic primary election for the U.S. Louisville - the stateвЂ™s largest city - remains a Democratic stronghold while most of Kentucky is solidly Republican. Yarmuth played a role in passing high-profile national measures, including pandemic-relief legislation and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Yarmuth, the influential chair of the House Budget Committee, announced last fall that he wouldnвЂ™t run for another term in the seat heвЂ™s held since 2007. Morgan Mcgarvey (D-KY) speaks at the Center for African American Heritage during a bill signing event on Apin Louisville, Kentucky. McGarvey, an attorney, was also endorsed by several state lawmakers and labor unions. McGarvey, the top-ranking Democrat in the Kentucky Senate, held a big fundraising advantage and an endorsement from Yarmuth, who touted his progressive credentials. Attica Scott on Tuesday in the primary for the 3rd Congressional District in Louisville. House seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Thom Tillis said Cawthorn was an embarrassment to his constituents. A firebrand and vocal supporter of Trump, he had made unforced political and personal errors that led top Republican leaders in North Carolina to turn against him. (В Emil Lippe for The Washington Post via Getty Images)Д¬awthorn vaulted to national prominence after winning the seat in 2020 at age 25. Madison Cawthorn (NC-11) speaks to the crowd at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas on Friday, July 9, 2021.

The Associated Press later called the race for Edwards.ДЄ fast-food franchise owner, Edwards would advance to the November election against Democrat Jasmine Beach-Ferrara.ДЇILE - Rep. Madison Cawthorn conceded to North Carolina state Sen. 'In this moment, we have the power to protect our rights.' 'We have the power to restore our values to our government in Washington,' she said. She told supporters 'this is our moment.' 'We need to put the brakes on this agenda for the sake of hardworking North Carolinians.'Д«udd will face Democratic former state supreme court justice Cheri Beasley, who is aiming to become North CarolinaвЂ™s first Black senator. 'Under Joe Biden, America is woke and broke,' he said at a victory rally. He quickly pivoted to a general election message focused on breaking Democratic control of Washington. Trump's surprise endorsement last year lifted Budd, a little-known congressman, over better-known rivals, including a former governor. Ted Budd clinched the GOP nomination for Senate in North Carolina. Trump scored an easy victory early in the night when U.S. (Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) North Carolina FILE - Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano (R - Franklin County) speaks during the 'Medical Freedom Rally' on the steps of the Pennsylvania State Capitol.

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