5 states go to the polls in another round of closely watched primaries

Primary season continues.
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Another round of primaries begins Tuesday in five states, including a tight race for the Democratic gubernatorial ticket in Nevada, which has not had a liberal governor since 1999. In North Dakota, Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer faces off against Thomas O'Neill for the chance to take on Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D) in November's nail-biter race, while South Carolina will see a Republican scuffle in its 4th District, where 13 candidates are attempting to run for retiring Rep. Trey Gowdy's (R) seat.

In Virginia, there are several more crowded races: Three Republicans are vying to take on incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine (D), while six Democrats are fighting for the chance to unseat Rep. Barbara Comstock (R).

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