A test for Maine’s Platner? What to know about Tuesday’s primary votes
Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November’s midterms.

Four states – Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota – are holding primaries ahead of November’s midterms.






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