As three high schools in Surry County continue to age, both the incumbent and a PTO leader vying for the District 2 school board seat agree that upgrading school facilities is a top priority. Voters in the Republican primary now face a choice that could define the future of local education.

Marked by the absence of Democratic contenders, the Republican primary in Surry County will determine who holds the Clerk of Superior Court seat this March 3. The outcome underscores the power of local politics to influence key roles in county government.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is seeking a third term by highlighting how he has steered federal dollars to Louisiana and passed key legislation. He hopes that tangible results will resonate with Republican primary voters, even as he faces a Trump-backed challenger.

Dubuque County officials have endorsed Lundgren for the 2nd Congressional District race. Lundgren, among three Republicans vying for the nomination, stands to gain momentum from this show of local support.

Texas Republicans brace for a contentious primary as John Cornyn squares off against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico wage their own contest. Both sides view the March 3 U.S. Senate primaries as a pivotal test that could usher in a new era of leadership in Texas.