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Some exciting news folks: After nearly two years at the @TheNJGlobe, @zachblackburn23 is coming back to Hotline as our new House campaign correspondent! I couldn't be more excited to have Blackburn back in the fold. Give him a follow and add him to your press lists!
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Check out @abbyyturner_ covering everything you need to know about today's primaries for state and governors' races! Tune in! x.com/i/broadcasts/1qKDzPZWM…

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Alabama’s primary is in flux after Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced she would delay the election in four districts—Alabama-01, -02, -06, and -07. Here's your free cheat sheet to the Yellowhammer State's primaries. nationaljournal.com/s/731781…
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Today's primaries in Pennsylvania is the first test of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s political power before a potential White House campaign. Read Hotline's Primary Primer on the Keystone state (unlocked): nationaljournal.com/s/731794…
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Nearly all the marquee statewide races in Georgia seem destined for a June 16 runoff. Here's everything you need to know about the Peach State's primaries (unlocked): buff.ly/jTObaOj
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These Kentucky primaries will serve as a reminder that it’s President Trump’s party now as the battle to replace Old Crow comes down to the candidate who can embrace MAGA the tightest. Hotline has your guide to the Bluegrass State contests (unlocked): nationaljournal.com/s/731793…
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Polls are closing soon in Ohio. Need a cheat sheet on everything you need to know about the Buckeye State's primaries? Hotline's got you covered: nationaljournal.com/s/731642…
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Polls are closing soon in Indiana. Here's everything you need to know about the Hoosier State's primaries: nationaljournal.com/s/731653…
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Voters are voting in Illinois primaries today. Illinois is ground zero for the generation shift underway in the Democratic Party. Hotline breaks down everything you need to know. Polls close at 8 p.m. ET and results can be found here. njour.nl/s/731198/?unlock=SJ…
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MIA: The New Mexico GOP Republicans failed to qualify candidates for roughly a third of the top statewide offices this year—marking a low point in a yearslong atrophy. @jamesd0wns and @abbyyturner_ report. nationaljournal.com/s/731201…
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Confused about what's going on in the North Carolina and Texas primaries tomorrow? Don't worry! Hotline's got you covered. Before every major primary this year Hotline is publishing a cheat sheet, telling you everything you need to know.
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Texas is ground zero for a myriad of converging trends this cycle. A center-stage Senate race, House races scrambled by redistricting, a settled GOV race, and which 2028 potentials have put their thumbs on the scale. nationaljournal.com/s/731062…
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With North Carolina's big-ticket races settled and heading toward a general election showdown, the intrigue on Tuesday is found in the undercard races. A House race in the only competitive seat left and a state Court race that could impact 2028. nationaljournal.com/s/731061…
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It's been 20 years since @RahmEmanuel led House Democrats after a disappointing presidential election that left his power shut out of power in DC. Rahmbo reflected on the what it takes to flip the House, craft a winning message, and the parallels to 2026.
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National Journal Hotline retweeted
Follow @efilter531, Hotline's woman in the chamber, tonight for more SOTU insights and color like this👇
FETTERMAN wearing a suit for the occasion
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Yesterday Editor @kirk_bado joined Nexstar's Political Power Ranker program to break down the latest from @EmersonPolling. Watch the replay: 📺 youtube.com/watch?v=5XRJtzjK… 🔴 For more NJ Hotline content be sure to check out our get started page: hub.nationaljournal.com/get-…
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🗓️ Today: The first edition of Hotline Live streams at 2 PM ET. Our team will share what we're watching most closely heading into the 2026 midterms. Register for free here: hub.nationaljournal.com/hotl…
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