Primary races to watch and NBA Finals Game 3 highlights: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownPrimary races to watch and NBA Finals Game 3 highlights: Morning RundownPlus, Trump says two pilots “are fine” after a U.S. military helicopter goes down over the Strait of Hormuz.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 9, 2026, 7:23 AM EDTBy Elizabeth RobinsonFour states host primary elections, including a closely watched Senate race in Maine. Trump says two pilots “are fine” after a U.S. military helicopter goes down over the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the San Antonio Spurs narrow their NBA Finals deficit against the New York Knicks.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.Senate primaries in Maine, South Carolina test party loyaltiesAdd NBC News to GoogleMaine Senate candidate Graham Platner defends his past on campaign trail01:38As the November matchup in the Los Angeles mayoral race is solidified, four states are set to host their own primary elections today, including a Senate race in Maine that has captured national attention. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.Nearly a week after California’s primary, Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman advanced to a runoff election against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, teeing up a one-on-one match between two Democrats. Raman, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, had trailed former reality TV star and registered Republican Spencer Pratt on election night, but successive vote tallies have been more Democratic leaning, allowing Raman to surpass Pratt in the race. Take a look back at the campaign trail.Now, it’s time for voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota to head to the polls. Two Senate primaries in Maine and South Carolina will likely be the most closely watched races, though it won’t be about who will win as much as whether the primary margins show any signs of weakness f...