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A person walks past a sign for a drive-through ballot drop-off outside the city hall in Las Vegas, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette speaks to reporters about her gubernatorial campaign after casting her ballot in the GOP primary on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Taylors, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)

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Rahm Emanuel has been making moves in New Hampshire, hinting at a possible return to Washington politics. The former congressman, White House chief of staff and Chicago mayor hasn't officially announced his intentions, but his actions tell the story. Emanuel recently biked 117 miles across the state, meeting voters and practicing his stump speech. Emanuel emphasizes the strains on the middle class and the excesses of the tax system. Emanuel is known for his blunt demeanor and hopes to appeal to Democrats seeking strong leadership after recent losses. Emanuel's efforts include policy proposals and podcast appearances to boost his profile.

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Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies to run the struggling city of nearly 4 million. The outcome means Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality television personality from “The Hills,” is out of the running. Raman made a last-minute entry into the race, after she had endorsed Bass for reelection. The race also has historical markers. Bass is the first Black woman to hold the post, and Raman could be the first South Asian woman in the job.