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Multiple local primaries produce winners and tight contests

PUBLISHED May 19, 2026, 11:08 PM ET

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United States: Local and state primary elections produced multiple early returns Tuesday, with Kentucky’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary showing Charles Booker leading and projected by CBS News, Pendleton reporting Kristi Jenness winning Ward 3, Madison County reporting incumbent Dustin Parkinson holding a narrow lead, and Chambers County tabulating ballots on May 19. Officials and news organizations reported vote totals and percentages this week, with some contests decided by clear margins and others remaining close; counties noted precinct reporting percentages and cautioned that results are unofficial until canvass and certification, and some races may advance to runoffs or proceed uncontested into November.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 19, Chambers County held primaries; unofficial results posted that night.
Tuesday evening, Kentucky returns posted on Commonwealth website; CBS projected Booker leading.
Oregon Secretary of State early returns showed Kristi Jenness winning Pendleton Ward 3.
EastIdahoNews reported Dustin Parkinson with 1,552 votes (45%) to JC Weber's 1,518 (44%).
News outlets noted that results are unofficial until county/state canvass and certification.

News Intelligence

These local and state primaries shape your community's future. They decide who makes laws, sets taxes, and manages public services. Check your county's official results to see who's leading. Remember, some races might go to runoffs or continue uncontested into November.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

Voters who backed leading candidates and the candidates themselves benefited from early returns and media projections providing clarity on likely outcomes for upcoming general election preparations.

Who Impacted

Candidates trailing in the reported returns and their supporters faced deferred outcomes or potential elimination, while campaigns now must reassess strategy ahead of runoffs or the general election.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Voters who backed leading candidates and the candidates themselves benefited from early returns and media projections providing clarity on likely outcomes for upcoming general election preparations.

Who Impacted

Candidates trailing in the reported returns and their supporters faced deferred outcomes or potential elimination, while campaigns now must reassess strategy ahead of runoffs or the general election.