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Photos of primary elections across 4 states

Jun 9, 2026, 8:30 PM

Attendees celebrate as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary elec...

Attendees celebrate as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota headed to the polls Tuesday for another day of primaries in America.

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Photos of primary elections across 4 states