As Vice President Kamala Harris gains momentum among disaffected Republicans, the question of Nikki Haley’s role in the Trump campaign looms large. While Haley has been supportive of Trump, she has yet to officially join his campaign trail efforts. With Election Day just a week away, speculation mounts regarding her potential impact on the race and whether she will ultimately stand alongside the former president.
Republican Tony Wied, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won the primary for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. The seat was vacated by Rep. Mike Gallagher, who resigned in April. Wied will face Democratic candidate in the November general election.
Republican Celeste Maloy won the Utah Republican primary for the state’s 2nd congressional district, defeating challenger Colby Jenkins. The race attracted a lot of attention due to the involvement of prominent figures like former President Trump, who endorsed Maloy, and Senator Mike Lee, who backed Jenkins. While Jenkins had a strong start, securing a victory at the nominating convention, Maloy ultimately won the primary, securing the nomination for the general election.
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., successfully defended his seat in the House of Representatives, securing a victory in the Republican primary. Cole, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee, fended off a challenge from political outsider Paul Bondar, a businessman who poured millions of his own dollars into the race. Cole’s victory sets him on track for his 12th term in Congress.
Fox News host Jesse Watters criticizes the media’s portrayal of President Biden’s mental state, while Wayne Johnson secures victory in the Republican primary runoff for Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. Johnson, who served in the Trump administration, will now face incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop in November.
State Auditor Troy Downing has emerged victorious in the Republican primary race for Montana’s 2nd Congressional District. Downing defeated a crowded field of GOP opponents, including former congressman Denny Rehberg. Former President Trump endorsed Downing just one day before the primary. Downing is a combat veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan. He is a successful entrepreneur and has pledged to fight for lower inflation, secure the border, and champion American energy independence.
Darrell Day, a former city councilman and small business owner, has won the Republican primary runoff in Texas’s 32nd Congressional District. He will face Democrat Julie Johnson in the November general election for the seat currently held by Democrat Colin Allred, who is running for the U.S. Senate. The district has become more heavily Democratic following the 2020 census, making it a challenging race for Republicans. However, if Day wins, it would be a historic underdog victory.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas has emerged victorious in a runoff election against far-right challenger Brandon Herrera, securing a third term representing a majority Hispanic district in southwest Texas. The district holds the largest stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border and includes Uvalde, the site of a tragic elementary school shooting in 2022.
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed former Navy Captain Hung Cao in the Republican primary for the Virginia Senate seat, praising him as a tireless fighter who will address key issues such as inflation, economic growth, border security, military and veteran support, and the Second Amendment. Despite facing strong Democratic opposition and political headwinds, Cao has raised significant funds and received Trump’s support, potentially boosting his chances in the June 18 primary.
Former New Jersey state Sen. Edward Durr, known as ‘Ed the Trucker,’ has launched his campaign for governor as a Republican, hoping to ride a wave of grassroots support to victory. Durr, who unseated longtime Senate President Stephen Sweeney in 2021, believes New Jersey is ready for another political shakeup. Durr faces a crowded Republican primary field, including 2021 gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli and state Sen. Jon Bramnick. He is also a potential rematch with Sweeney, who is running for the Democratic nomination. Durr, a self-described open-minded conservative, says he is the best candidate to represent the working class and give them a voice in Trenton. He supports former President Trump and believes he also has a strong chance of winning New Jersey. Durr’s campaign focuses on cutting government waste, supporting law enforcement, protecting parental rights, and ensuring Second Amendment rights.
