Mark Burns, an evangelical pastor backed by former President Trump, has advanced to a runoff for Republican nomination for South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Jeff Duncan. Seven Republicans were vying for the typically Republican seat, but no true frontrunner had emerged ahead of the primary. Ultimately, Trump’s endorsement may provide a boost to get Burns the GOP nomination.  WIFE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., got a bit of breathing room on Tuesday night when Republican Michael Rulli won the special election to replace retired Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio. Rulli is an Ohio state senator and a small business owner who touts himself as a “big natural gas guy,” according to the Ohio Capital Journal.  His family started and runs Youngstown-based grocery stores called Rulli Brothers Market, his...

Maine State Rep. Austin Theriault, a Republican better known as a former NASCAR driver and 2019 ARCA Menards Series champion, was projected Tuesday to win the Republican nomination for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. He defeated Marine veteran Mike Soboleski in the district, which covers a plurality of the state, including much of its rural expanse.  Theriault, who was endorsed by former President Trump, said during his campaign that...