The Latest Breaking News from Republican Party

Seven days in July: A sudden shift?

A month ago, GOP victory looked like a sure thing. Then came Dobbs, the final Jan. 6 hearing and Joe Manchin's deal

Salon · Aug 3, 2022

Rep. Peter Meijer narrowly loses to Trump-endorsed challenger in Michigan primary

Freshman Republican Rep. Peter Meijer voted to impeach Trump following the Jan. 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2022

Election denier Finchem wins GOP nomination to oversee voting in Arizona

Mark Finchem was at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and is a longstanding member of the right-wing extremist group the Oath Keepers.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2022

Michigan Republicans cancel primary night watch party after female staffer threatened

Bystander issues threats, including verbally assaulting female staffer, Republican party says

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Herrera Beutler, Newhouse lead in Washington congressional races; Schrier heads to general election

SEATTLE — In a pair of nationally watched races testing Donald Trump’s continued hold over the Republican Party, U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse were leading their pro-Trump challengers despite backlash over their votes to impeach the former president.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Meijer, who backed impeachment, ousted in Michigan GOP primary

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who voted to impeach Donald Trump last year, was defeated in Tuesday's Republican primary.

Roll Call · Aug 3, 2022

Voters reject attempt to strip state abortion protections in Kansas; Trump influence tested in primaries

After a relatively quiet July, the midterms came roaring back Tuesday, with primaries across five states that commanded national attention.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022

Trump news – live: Jan 6 criminal probe reportedly subpoenas former deputy White House counsel

Follow for the latest news on the primaries in advance of the US midterm elections

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Eric Schmitt wins Missouri GOP primary for US Senate; Valentine topping Kunce

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt won Missouri’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating a scandal-plagued former governor and a six-term congresswoman on his way to the nomination.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 3, 2022