Mid-term Election Primaries

A third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is opening his state campaign headquarters in the capital city.

The defeat of Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski by an upstart fiscal conservative in Alaska's GOP primary could mark a significant shift for a state that has so long relied on federal pork to survive.

A conservative Alaska lawyer credits his primary vote lead over U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski largely to "common sense" voters dissatisfied with the direction taken by Congress and President Barack Obama.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina is saying that he will not be voting for his party's nominee for U.S. Senate because the candidate has been indicted on a felony charge.

Sen. John McCain routed conservative challenger J.D. Hayworth on Tuesday in a Republican primary.

Alaska GOP Sen. Murkowski in jeopardy

Alvin Greene, woman asked to leave breakfast meeting in Seneca

Mazie Ferguson brought a crowd of about 30 to its feet Monday, preaching the gospel of working people at the Spartanburg County downtown library.

The Oconee County Republican Party will host a campaign rally at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at South Cove Park on Lake Keowee.

Democratic Sen. Patty Murray and her Republican challenger dove right into their fall matchup after winning the primary in a high-stakes election that could determine the balance of power in the nation's capital.

President Barack Obama is giving a blast of attention to Sen. Patty Murray and her re-election bid on primary day, stepping into another competitive race as Democrats try to retain their grip on Congress.

Former Secretary of State Karen Handel conceded Wednesday in her bid for the GOP nomination to run for governor in Georgia.

Clint Harper beat incumbent Levy Moore in the Republican primary runoff Tuesday for the District 4 seat on the Franklin County Commission.

Friday was the final day to vote in advance of primary runoffs that will happen Tuesday in Georgia.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Nathan Deal says he would reject federal "Race to the Top" money for schools because it would force the state to adhere to national education standards.