Voting stickers spread across a table greeted voters at a polling place in Las Vegas City Hall on November 5, 2024. Primary elections today cover states from Maine to North Dakota, South Carolina, and Nevada. Voters will choose candidates for the U.S. Senate, House, governor, and other offices.
Maine
Maine is the center of attention with its U.S. Senate race. Five-term Republican Senator Susan Collins faces a challenge from Democrat Graham Platner. Platner, new to politics, has stirred controversy but remains a prominent challenger. His campaign seeks to address what he calls a system rigged against working-class Americans.
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four Democrats compete for the 2nd Congressional District seat, previously held by retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden. The winner of the primary will face off against former Republican Governor Paul LePage in the general election.
Maine Governor
The race for Maine’s governorship is competitive. With Democratic Governor Janet Mills term-limited, a crowded field of candidates vies for the position. Issues such as affordable housing, health care, and taxation are central. Polls suggest Dr. Nirav Shah leads among Democrats, while Bobby Charles is a key Republican contender.
Nevada
Nevada’s Governor, Republican Joe Lombardo, may face a challenging November election. Unpopular economic policies could impact the race, rated as a toss-up by analysts. Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford is a potential rival, although he faces internal party challenges from Alexis Hill.
South Carolina
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, endorsed by former President Trump, competes in a tough South Carolina gubernatorial primary. Her main competition comes from Attorney General Alan Wilson and Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who also seeks electoral success despite losing Trump’s endorsement. The Democratic primary sees Jermaine Johnson, Mullins McLeod, and Billy Webster as candidates.
Stay informed with voter resources from the NPR Network for the June 9 primaries in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina.