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The Latest: Primaries bring out voters in New York, Maryland, South Carolina and Utah
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The latest round of primary elections gets underway Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah.The midterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress and will also see the election of dozens of governors and other state and local offices. Be...
Key takeaway The midterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress and will also see the election of dozens of governors and other state and local offices.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The outcome of the South Carolina governor's race may seem distant from San Antonio , but its implications can resonate locally. As voters in Bexar County prepare for their own elections, the dynamics at play in other states can inform their decisions. The fact that South Carolina's Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican nomination despite initial opposition from President Trump suggests that local factors can still prevail over national influences. This could be relevant in San Antonio, where city government and mayoral races often involve complex alliances and endorsements. As San Antonio voters consider their own candidates, they may take note of how Wilson's campaign navigated the challenges of national attention and still emerged victorious, potentially offering lessons for local politicians seeking to build coalitions and win support.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The latest round of primary elections gets underway Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York, South Carolina and Utah.The midterm elections in November will determine control of both chambers of Congress and will also see the election of dozens of governors and other state and local offices. Be...
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