Sen. John Cornyn raised $7 million in the fourth quarter, boosting his cash on hand to more than $15 million—the best quarterly total of his career—as he faces a tight Texas Republican primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Cornyn has attacked Paxton, who faces investigations and personal baggage, while polls show a competitive race ahead of the early March primary; a runoff could follow in late May.
President Trump and House GOP leaders are plotting to oust Rep. Thomas Massie, who is facing a challenging primary with little support from party leadership, as Trump allies prepare to spend heavily against him due to his independent stances and opposition to Trump’s policies, including efforts to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
Dan Kleban, a Maine Beer Co. co-founder and Democrat, is challenging GOP Senator Susan Collins, citing her perceived disconnect from Maine voters and her bipartisan record, amid a competitive primary and efforts by Democrats to unseat her in the upcoming election.
A new candidate, Platner, a veteran and oysterman with progressive policies, has entered the Maine Senate race against Collins, complicating Democrats' plans and adding to internal party tensions over candidate selection and generational change. Meanwhile, Governor Mills is considering a run but has not yet committed.
Former President Trump wins the Ohio Republican presidential primary, securing all 79 delegates in the winner-take-all contest as the sole candidate on the ballot, marking a turnaround from his loss in the state's 2016 primary. Ohio, which has trended Republican in recent years, is expected to vote red in the upcoming presidential election despite a competitive Senate race.
President Joe Biden is set to visit New Hampshire for the first time in nearly two years, with an official event in Goffstown to discuss lowering costs for American families and a campaign event. This visit comes after a contentious primary season and suggests an olive branch to the Granite State, as Biden looks ahead to the general election. Political analysts believe this visit marks the beginning of increased attention to New Hampshire, historically a purple state, as the president kicks off his campaign for re-election.
Despite initial indications that voters didn't want a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, both candidates are now set to face off in the 2024 election. With Nikki Haley's departure from the GOP primary, Trump's path to the Republican nomination is unimpeded, while Biden is coasting in his own primary. The race is anticipated to be dominated by the candidates' well-known public personas and contrasting visions of the country, with persistent problems in public perception for both. The general election is expected to focus on the same candidates, issues, and battleground states as in 2020, but will go on for a historic period of time.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won their parties' primaries in Michigan, but both face concerns in winning the swing state in November, with a rising number of "uncommitted" voters expressing anger over Israel's war on Gaza. Biden dominated the primary but faced a significant protest vote, while Trump's victory was challenged by significant support for Nikki Haley and "uncommitted" options among Republicans. Haley, despite raising more funds than Trump, is running out of time to shift momentum in her favor.
Michigan is gearing up for its primary election, with Nikki Haley shifting her attention to the state following her loss in the South Carolina GOP primary, while President Biden is encountering difficulties in garnering support from some Muslim and Arab Americans due to his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Michigan voters share their thoughts on the upcoming primary, with one voter expressing skepticism and questioning the value of participating. This comes after former President Donald Trump's projected GOP primary win in South Carolina.
Republican Eric Hovde has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, as the party aims to avoid a divisive primary. Hovde's entry into the race adds to the competition for the Republican nomination, with the party hoping to unite behind a single candidate to challenge Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin in the 2022 midterm elections.
Nikki Haley lost to "none of these candidates" in the Nevada primary due to a coordinated effort by Trump supporters, despite the primary not allocating GOP delegates. Trump caucus captains encouraged supporters to vote for "none of these candidates" to prevent Haley from claiming victory. Haley's campaign did not invest resources in Nevada, accusing the state Republican Party of favoring Trump. Despite setbacks, Haley's campaign plans to focus on Super Tuesday and courting independent voters in open or semi-open primaries. However, pressure is mounting for Haley to consider an exit before South Carolina, where both Trump and Haley will be on the same ballot.
Nevada Republicans are holding caucuses to allocate delegates to the national convention, with former President Donald Trump virtually unopposed. Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is participating in a state-run primary, mandated under state law but with no delegates at stake. The split between the primary and caucuses is due to a law enacted in 2021, reflecting the state's attempt to secure its spot at the front of the 2024 presidential nominating calendar. Both the GOP caucuses and primary are effectively unopposed, with Trump and Haley as the only major candidates in their respective contests. Turnout expectations are uncertain due to the split system and the lack of recent presidential primaries in Nevada.
Nevada is set to host both a Republican primary and a Republican caucus, with the primary being state-run and the caucus being party-run. The duelling events highlight a divide between the Republican Party in Nevada and state election officials. Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley is competing in the primary, while ex-President Donald Trump is participating in the caucus. Although both could win their respective races, only the caucus will matter for the party nomination. The outcomes could impact the momentum and narrative of their campaigns.
Nevada's state-run presidential primary won't affect the GOP's national delegate contest, as the state's delegates will be allocated based on caucuses run by the Nevada GOP. The lack of a Trump-Haley matchup has reduced Nevada's influence in the Republican nomination race, with the next major decision point being South Carolina. The Nevada GOP's decision to use caucuses instead of a primary has created split circumstances, leading to a quirky split contest and reduced importance for the state in the presidential race.
