Local Elections

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Reporting under Local Elections concentrates on municipal races and candidate forums, using city clerk election duties to supply context. Readers are mainly voters weighing campaigns, representation and ballot choices. The focus is contests for local office and the people seeking those roles, distinct from ballot proposals and voting procedures that do not revolve around candidates.

Readers will see candidate profiles, forum coverage, race guides and results updates; local campaign finance and city council races provide recurring context. Local Elections distinguishes an isolated event from a continuing process.

Three Candidates Compete for Danville Town Council Seats in November

Danville, California will see three candidates-one incumbent and two newcomers-competing for two at-large seats on the Town Council this November, following the decision of one current member not to seek re-election.

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John James Selects Jay DeBoyer as Running Mate for Michigan Governor

Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James has named state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his pick for lieutenant governor. The selection, if confirmed, would mark a shift in the Michigan GOP's statewide ticket ahead of the November 3 general election.

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Luke Bronin Unseats John Larson in Connecticut Congressional Primary

Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has defeated 14-term incumbent John Larson in the Democratic primary for Connecticut's 1st Congressional District, ending Larson's 25-year tenure in the U.S. House and signaling a generational shift.

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Jack Fazzino, Chris Shea Win Key Connecticut Primary Races

Jack Fazzino secured the Democratic nomination for State Senate in Connecticut's 13th District, while Chris Shea won the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District. Both will appear on the November general election ballot.

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Minnesota Sets November Ballot for Governor and U.S. Senate Races

Minnesota voters have chosen their party nominees for governor and U.S. Senate, finalizing the candidates who will compete in two of the state's most closely watched races this November.

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Hamden State Rep. Elliott Concedes Democratic Primary to Lamont

Hamden State Rep. Josh Elliott was defeated by Gov. Ned Lamont in Connecticut's Democratic primary, with Lamont securing nearly 68% of the vote. Lamont will now face Republican Ryan Fazio in the November general election.

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Trump Administration Targets Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race

The White House and national Republicans have launched direct attacks on Abdul El-Sayed after his Democratic primary win in Michigan, signaling the high stakes of the upcoming Senate race against GOP candidate Mike Rogers.

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El-Sayed Faces Challenge Uniting Michigan Democrats for Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed is working to bring together Michigan Democrats after a divisive primary, but skepticism among Black and Jewish voters could affect his campaign as he prepares to face Republican Mike Rogers in November

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