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Democrats Refused to Primary Tom DiNapoli for Years. This Year Is Different.

Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.

© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

The New York State comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, left, is facing his first primary challenge since taking office in 2007. His challengers are Drew Warshaw, center, and Raj Goyle, right.

Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

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Ken Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and a candidate for Senate, at his watch party in March in Dallas. Mr. Paxton went on to defeat Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff election.
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