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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Live results for key June 5 primary races
    Politics

    A jungle primary in California, a Democratic challenger for Sen. Feinstein, a heated governor’s race in South Dakota, and much more.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 3 more
    Politics
    Live results for Iowa’s governor and House primary racesLive results for Iowa’s governor and House primary races
    Politics

    Both these races could have big implications in the national health care debate.

    By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Live results for South Dakota’s governor primary raceLive results for South Dakota’s governor primary race
    Politics

    House Rep. Kristi Noem is in a heated contest against state Attorney General Marty Jackley.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Live results for the Montana’s Senate primary raceLive results for the Montana’s Senate primary race
    Politics

    Two Republicans are duking it out to challenge incumbent Democrat John Tester.

    By Ella Nilsen and Tara Golshan
    Live results for California’s key primary senate and House races
    Politics

    There’s a jungle primary in California that could make or break the Democratic wave.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Ted Cruz was asked if he thinks Trump can self-pardon. It took him 18 seconds to say nothing.Ted Cruz was asked if he thinks Trump can self-pardon. It took him 18 seconds to say nothing.
    Politics

    Cruz says he was “simply ignoring a question that a reporter had called out at me (as senators do every single day in the Capitol).”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    In California, Democrats might have blown their shot against “Putin’s favorite congressman”In California, Democrats might have blown their shot against “Putin’s favorite congressman”
    Politics

    The bonkers House race in California’s 48th District, explained.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House Republicans need to hold California seats. Trump’s agenda is making that really hard.House Republicans need to hold California seats. Trump’s agenda is making that really hard.
    Politics

    From immigration to tax reform and health care, the Trump agenda hits the state hard.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    These 9 California House races could make or break the Democratic waveThese 9 California House races could make or break the Democratic wave
    Politics

    A guide to the most important House primary races in California.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Sarah Sanders reluctantly says President Trump is not above the lawSarah Sanders reluctantly says President Trump is not above the law
    Politics

    It took a couple of tries.

    By Tara Golshan