Republican Party1 day agoEx-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.1 day ago3 days agoRepublicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment findsThe internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.3 days ago5 days agoUS Politics Unspun: Sign up for our BBC newsletterCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday.5 days ago3 Jun 2026Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote countAnother Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues. 3 Jun 202627 May 2026MAGA candidate's win in Texas primary may also help Democrats in Senate battleKen Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.27 May 202620 May 2026Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeatedVictory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.20 May 202620 May 2026Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primaryThe Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.20 May 202619 May 2026Watch: Can a Republican win an election while at war with Trump?Thomas Massie, the Republican congressman from Kentucky who led the release of the Epstein files, is running against a Trump-backed primary challenger.19 May 202618 May 2026The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against presidentKentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters.18 May 2026...