WASHINGTON, United States — Tuesday’s primary elections in Florida and Alaska offered contrasting signals for the two major U.S. parties ahead of the November elections. Republicans strengthened their position in Florida, while Democrat Mary Peltola’s strong showing in Alaska gave Democrats a potential opening in the Senate race. Voters also continued to use mail ballots despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to the practice, while Trump-backed candidates produced mixed results.
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Kansas Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment to Elect State Supreme Court Justices
Kansas voters have rejected a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that sought to replace the state’s current judicial appointment system with direct elections for Kansas Supreme Court justices. The Associated Press projected the measure’s defeat after Tuesday’s vote, preserving the existing process under which justices are appointed rather than elected.
Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Leave Congress Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly called on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to step down from the U.S. House of Representatives, saying the congressman should “seek professional help” as allegations of domestic abuse continue to dominate an ongoing custody dispute involving Miller and Moreno’s daughter.
Trump Threatens to Revive Settlement Fund as Attorney General Nomination Faces Senate Uncertainty
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he could move ahead with an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current position if two Republican senators continue to oppose Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The development has added fresh uncertainty to a Senate confirmation process that had been expected to move forward next week.