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7 primary contests to watch Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana
Tuesday's top race is in Ohio, where voters are set to pick nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. Redistricting has also affected some of the state's closely watched House races.
Here are the key primary election results from Ohio
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for statewide primaries in Ohio and Indiana. In Ohio, an open Senate contest has top billing.
Minnesota elected officials respond to draft Supreme Court ruling on Roe
Monday night's news of a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion, suggesting a majority of justices are poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, drew quick, sharp criticism from Democratic elected officials in Minnesota and a generally muted response from Republicans.
Chief Justice Roberts orders an investigation into the leak
President Joe Biden has blasted what he calls a “radical” leaked draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Earlier, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.”
Minnesota Senate derails train to Duluth
State Senators voted Monday to prohibit further planning for a proposed passenger rail line between the Twin Cities and Duluth.