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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 11:03 PM ET

Boston Globe - Politics

Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination -- South Carolina voters are narrowing down candidates in key races for governor and US Senate.

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GOP primary for open US House seat and Democratic race for governor highlight Nevada ballot -- Nevadans are choosing their candidate in a competitive Republican congressional primary and settling the Democratic nominee to take on the Republican governor in the fall.

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Skepticism grows over Justice Department's vows to end $1.8 billion fund

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Maine Senate primary takes center stage as three other states cast ballots. See how the day unfolded. -- Graham Platner remains all but certain to become their nominee to take on Republican Senator Susan Collins, given that his top rival, Governor Janet Mills, suspended her campaign in April.

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US strikes Iran after Trump blames Tehran for downing Army helicopter -- The US strikes came after a helicopter crash that President Trump blamed on Iran. Tehran vowed to respond.

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With the primary over, welcome to Platner purgatory summer

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AP: Platner wins Democratic Senate nomination in Maine

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See election results from Maine, including the Senate primary

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'Politics is in a crazy place right now': Gina Raimondo won't run for president in 2028

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State & local politics

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Three MBTA bus routes to remain free through end of year -- Mayor Michelle Wu's office and the MBTA did not immediately answer questions about how much it will cost to continue the program.

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Happy hour comeback? Healey, once wary of idea, says she supports local option for discounted drinks. -- Governor Maura Healey said Tuesday that she "personally" supports happy hour — which allows for discounted prices on alcoholic drinks, but is illegal in Massachusetts.

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In new ad, she's a Democrat backing GOP gubernatorial hopeful Mike Minogue. Left unsaid: She's also his neighbor. -- In the 30-second advertisement, Jeannine Hicks, a registered Democrat, describes Minogue as an "excellent family man" and a "servant leader."

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RI POLITICS - R.I. Assembly won't vote on a state Voting Rights Act this year - House and Senate leaders join Secretary of State Amore in saying "there is more work to do" on state legislation to protect against voter discrimination and suppression.

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House passes $70b bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump

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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine

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House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending measure to Trump

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It's not just the Knicks: Trump's attendance at big games often spells trouble for the home team

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Trump previews fall strategy with baseless claims of California vote fraud

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