Deb Haaland has won the primary for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, CNN projects, putting her on track to become the first Native American woman in Congress.
The former Democratic state party leader, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna, is seeking to replace Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is leaving her post representing the solidly Democratic district to run for governor. Haaland outlasted a strong field that included former US Attorney Damon Martinez and Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, an activist and former law professor.
There are 23 tribes in New Mexico, according to the state’s Indian Affairs Department, and Native Americans make up a little more than 10% of the total population.
Haaland will face Republican Janice Arnold-Jones, who ran unopposed, in November.
All eyes last night were on California’s “jungle primary,” where the two-top finishes, regardless of party, move onto the general election.
But it’s not all decided this morning: Democratic hopes of wresting control of the House of Representatives were hanging in the balance early Wednesday morning, as many votes remained uncounted in California’s most competitive congressional races.
It may, in fact, be days, if not more than a week, before all the votes are tallied in three of the mostly closely watched races in the country: California-39, California-48 and California-49.
Here’s what we know now:
And here’s what we’re still watching:
Henry Winkler, known for playing Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli in “Happy Days,” tweeted last night that he was one of the many California voters left off the voter rolls in L.A. County tonight.
The error — which was a random printing error — caused widespread confusion in the midst of voting in the California primary on Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder said that the names of 118,522 voters were omitted from the roster
Voters whose names did not appear on the roster should have been given provisional ballots. (It’s unclear if the Fonz voted with a provisional ballot.)
The error could have a major impact on the timing of the results in the state, with an increase in provisional ballots possibly delaying the count for days.
Following a trend that’s been clear throughout 2018’s primaries, Tuesday was another big night for female candidates, some of whom took steps toward breaking their states’ gender barriers.
In South Dakota, Republican Rep. Kristi Noem won the primary and is now likely to become the state’s first female governor.
In Iowa, Democrats Cindy Axne and Abby Finkenauer could become the state’s first female House members.
And in New Mexico, Democrat Deb Haaland’s win puts her on track to become the nation’s first Native American congresswoman.
Progressive women dominated a slate of Democratic primaries on May 22, winning races in Kentucky and Texas and giving Georgia the first black woman to ever be nominated for governor by a major political party.
Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota had primary races Tuesday.
But all eyes were on California’s “jungle primary,” where the two-top finishes, regardless of party, move onto the general election.
By Wednesday morning, however, many votes remained uncounted in California’s most competitive congressional races.
Pete d’Alessandro, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 Iowa state director, finished third in the state’s Third Congressional District primary on Tuesday, having been outraised by both the winner, small business owner Cindy Axne, and second place finisher, Eddie Mauro.
In an interview Tuesday, d’Alessandro credited Sanders for paving the way for his campaign, which he said wouldn’t have been possible – or lasted as long in what had been a deep and well-funded field – without the “political revolution” they launched two years ago.
“Someone like me couldn’t even be in the race,” he said.
Republican businessman John Cox will face off against Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom in California’s gubernatorial election in November.
Cox, speaking to supporters in San Diego tonight, attacked Newsom for imposing high taxes in California and “protecting MS-13.”
“You’re the one that’s making our communities less safe,” he said, adding that he will get rid of the “sanctuary state” law if he is elected.
Cox promised to grow the economy and cut the cost of living in California. He also vowed to “deliver results that matter with quality, efficiency and integrity.”
He said the governor’s race this November will be serious, substantive and “importantly, it’s going to be civil.”
CNN projects Republican Congressman Tom McClintock and one Democratic candidate will advance to the general election in California’s fourth Congressional race. It is not yet clear which Democrat.
And CNN projects incumbent Republican Congresswoman Mimi Walters and one Democratic candidate will advance in California’s 45th Congressional race.
CNN projects GOP Congressman Dana Rohrabacher will advance to the general election in California’s 48th District. The second candidate has not yet been determined.
In the California 38th Congressional District, CNN projects that Republican Young Kim will also move through to the general election in November. Kim is looking to replace retiring Congressman Ed Royce. It is not known who the second top finisher will be yet.
And in the race to replace GOP Congressman Darrell Issa in California’s 49th District, CNN can project Democrats will not be shut out of the fall race, with at least one Democratic candidate advancing to the general election.
Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom secured one of the top two spots in the California gubernatorial election.
Newsom, speaking at his election night gathering tonight, thanked his supporters and shared his vision for the future.
“We are engaged in an epic battle and it looks like voters will have a real choice this November between a governor who is going to stand up to Donald Trump and a foot solider in his war on California.”
During his speech, Newsom reflected on the legacy of Robert Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his death.
“It’s our duty to future generations to keep dreaming, to keep disrupting and to keep demanding more,” he said. “See for me, ‘Courage for a change’ is more than just a campaign slogan. It’s always been and always will be California’s truest calling.”
CNN projects State Auditor Matt Rosendale wins the GOP Senate primary in Montana, and will meet incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester in the general election.
The fall race drew new attention after President Trump criticized Tester extensively for his public comments on accusations against Dr. Ronny Jackson, who was nominated to lead the Veterans Affairs agency.
Jackson withdrew his nomination following a flurry of allegations about his professional conduct. He slammed allegations of improper behavior leveled against him as “completely false and fabricated.”
It could take days before we know the results in California’s primary election.
In Los Angeles County, the names of 118,522 voters were left off the voter roster because of a random printing error.
CNN’s Maeve Reston reported that the error caused widespread confusion, and there were reports that voters were being turned away.
“We might not know the answer to whether Democrats get locked out of contention for quite some time.”
CNN projected Republican John Cox will finish in the top two, and advance to the general election in the California governor’s race.
Cox, a San Diego businessman, was endorsed by President Trump. Republicans feared they could be shut out of the governor’s race in November, which could have depressed GOP voter turnout and adversely affected the party’s congressional candidates.
Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom secured one of the other slots.
Former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was attempting a political comeback in the race, but will fall short of making the general election.
Candidate Deb Haaland just won the Democratic nomination in New Mexico’s first Congressional district.
If she wins in the November general election, she would become the first Native American woman to be elected to Congress.
“Thank you to the tens of thousands of volunteers, grassroots donors, and supporters who won this election today. I’m honored and humbled by your support. Our win is a victory for working people, a victory for women, and a victory for everyone who has been sidelined by the billionaire class.”
Haaland is among several female candidates who have won Congressional races.
CNN projects Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom will claim one of the top two spots in the California gubernatorial election, advancing him to the November general election.
There is no projection yet on the second top finisher.
All eyes were on California, where voters across the state went to the polls today to cast ballots in a so-called “jungle primary.”
In the highly competitive primary, the two-top finishers, regardless of party, move onto the general election.
This is what it looked like in California today:
Henry Winkler, known for playing Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli in “Happy Days,” tweeted he was one of the many California voters left off the voter rolls in L.A. County tonight.
Henry, if you’re reading this and still in line, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder has instructed all voters left off the roster to cast a provisional ballot.
It will be counted, they assured voters.
California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is calling on the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder to keep the polls open after tens of thousands of people were left of the voter roster.
“You have the right to vote,” the former Los Angeles mayor tweeted.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder said that the names of 118,522 voters were omitted from the roster because of a random printing error.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee got a series of positive results tonight when all four of their top candidates in districts they hoped to flip from Republican to Democrat in November made it to the general election.
Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey’s second district, Andy Kim in the state’s third district, Tom Malinowski in New Jersey’s seventh district and Mikie Sherrill in the state’s 11th district all moved through to the general election, the committee said.
“The DCCC’s slate of impressive candidates decisively won their primaries and are in excellent positions to win this fall,” DCCC Spokesman Evan Lukaske said Tuesday.
That’s the good news for the DCCC.
But the biggest question for the committee tonight looms nearly 3,000 miles to the West in California, where the DCCC spent millions in attempt to ensure at least one Democrat moves through to the general election. Because of California’s “jungle primary,” where the two-top finishes, regardless of party, move onto the general election, Democrats fear that too many from their party are running for Congress and risk splitting the vote.
Whether the DCCC has a truly good night will likely be decided in the days to come when the California results become clear.
Polls just closed in California, where Democrats are hoping to dominate.
Voters had an opportunity to cast ballots in a so-called “jungle primary,” where the top two finishers will advance to the November ballot – no matter the party. That’s caused some headaches for the Democrats.
Here’s a quick list of the notable races we’re watching:
