US election shock: Maine and South Carolina primaries deliver surprises.
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Voters in Maine and South Carolina cast their ballots in primary elections this week, producing key results that could shape the upcoming general election. In Maine, incumbent Governor Janet Mills secured the Democratic nomination, while former Governor Paul LePage won the Republican nod, setting up a rematch of their 2018 contest. South Carolina saw incumbent Republican Governor Henry McMaster advance, while Democratic challenger Joe Cunningham, a former congressman, won his party’s primary. These outcomes highlight ongoing voter priorities, including economic concerns and education policy. Analysts say the results may signal broader trends for the November midterms.