Hilton, Becerra lead crowded CA gubernatorial primary
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We are learning more as new polls from California show that Xavier Becerra has surged in a crowded gubernatorial primary. Other major candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer continue to fight for a top stop as the race continues. Candidates are campaigning across California and doing what they can to win over undecided voters. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Allie Rasmus from our partners at FOX 2 San Francisco to learn more about some of the top headlines coming out of the state this week. 

Trump-backed Barr set to advance in KY Senate race
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We are learning more as Democrats in Kentucky chose their challenger and hopeful successor to longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell. Charles Booker has reportedly clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in the state. Booker will now face Rep. Andy Barr who was spurred by a late endorsement from President Donald Trump. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, about this race and the contest involving Rep. Thomas Massie. 

Louisiana Senate primary latest, Cassidy defends seat
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LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Alex Isenstadt, a Senior Reporter for Politics with Axios, as Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting to keep his seat ahead of Saturday’s Republican primary election. Cassidy has taken time during the campaign to attack his leading, Trump-endorsed opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow. "She's done well for herself financially," Cassidy said while speaking to Fox News Radio. "Kind of the Nancy Pelosi approach to stock markets, I'll just point out, which is public record." 

Trump rips lawmakers supporting Massie in Kentucky
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LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Kentucky-based political consultant, Andy Westberry, as voters ready themselves to hear the results on Tuesday for a number of key political races. With Senator Mitch McConnell preparing to retire at the conclusion of his term, the spotlight turns to the battle for his successor. We are also watching as longtime critic of President Donald Trump, Congressman Thomas Massie, will soon face the ballot box. The race involving Massie is becoming a critical test for Trump's political strength. 

Kentucky voters head to polls for Tuesday primary
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We are preparing as President Donald Trump’s mission to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky will come to a head on Tuesday. In just a matter of days, voters in the Southern state will decide whether there is space inside the Republican Party for a politician who is so willing to defy the president. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Logan Gatti from the Louisville Democratic Party as reports now indicate that the race has become the most expensive House primary battle in United States history. 

Major GOP primaries under microscope before midterms
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We are watching as Senator Mitch McConnell is set to retire at the end of his current term. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history and is largely credited with helping to secure a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman joins LiveNOW’s Anna Marsick to analyze the critical race to replace McConnell in Kentucky and the major primary battle that Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana faces after his Trump impeachment vote. 

SCOTUS ruling sparks Southern redistricting war
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LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Fox News’ Chad Pergram as the redistricting battle continues to heat up as we approach the midterm elections. We are learning a congressional redistricting surge has been sweeping across Southern states in recent weeks. This comes after the Supreme Court's conservative majority slashed a key Voting Rights Act protection. The ruling has now triggered renewed efforts by Republicans in multiple states to rewrite U.S. House district maps ahead of November. 

SCOTUS clears path for AL to redraw congressional map
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LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Caleb Taylor with 1819 News as Republicans are now celebrating another high court ruling in their favor. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to revisit its congressional map just three years after the bench forced a race-conscious redraw. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Monday that his "job… is done." Attorney General Marshall spoke with LiveNOW’s Ryan Schmelz after the ruling was announced. 

Karen Bass scrutinized as mayor’s race continues
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We are learning more as Mayor Karen Bass faced intense scrutiny during the first televised mayoral debate in Los Angeles. Reality star Spencer Pratt traded personal barbs with the Mayor, taking aim at her over her absence during the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire. We are also learning that an upcoming mayoral debate has collapsed after Nithya Raman joined Bass and Pratt in pulling out. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is learning about the mayoral race with political analyst Brian Sobel as the contest continues to heat up. 

Supreme Court opens door for Alabama to potentially redraw congressional map

A new move by the Supreme Court could eliminate one of Alabama’s two largely Black congressional districts before Election Day and may play an important role in the overall battle to control Congress this fall. 

Vivek Ramaswamy, Sherrod Brown win big in Ohio primary as Trump-backed challengers do well in Indiana

A former Democratic senator from Ohio cleared his first hurdle Tuesday in a bid to unseat the Republican incumbent in what could be one of the most expensive races in the country this fall. 

Redistricting battle latest: Alabama, Tennessee act to redraw after Supreme Court ruling

A Supreme Court ruling last week opened the door for Republican-led states to attempt to redraw district maps before the midterm – and Alabama and Tennessee are beginning efforts this week to do so.

Lawmakers in Florida approve redistricting map
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LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a former United States Representative from Florida, after lawmakers in the state approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul during a recent special session. According to our partners at FOX 13 Tampa Bay, the motion advances a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles. 

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections

Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

Amendment to redraw VA maps gets green light
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Virginians voted on Tuesday to pass a constitutional amendment that will redraw the state's congressional district map ahead of November's midterm elections. According to our partners at FOX 5 Washington, D.C., the Virginia General Assembly has already approved the new map. The Virginia Public Access Project says the redrawing would drastically shift the state in the Democrats' favor. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Tom Lobianco, the Editor and Co-Founder of 24sight News, as the now passed proposed map could swing the state in Democrats' favor in November's midterm elections. 

Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped

A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

Rep. Swalwell resignation comes amid misconduct claims
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Alexei Koseff, a Staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, as Congressman Eric Swalwell announces he is resigning from his seat as representative of California's 14th congressional district. The announcement comes just days after the Chronicle reported on allegations against the sitting Congressman. Reports indicate that the House Ethics Committee had begun an investigation into whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct. 

Rep. Gonzales to retire after staffer affair admission
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We are now hearing that Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. The Congressman from Texas has already announced that he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member. Reporting from the Associated Press indicates that Republican leaders in the House had called on Gonzales to not seek reelection.