Republican Primary

Mitt Romney may be setting up a party challenge to President Trump's re-election.

Donald Trump claimed victory in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the GOP presidential field as the contest moves into the South. Trump's strong showing in South Carolina marked his second straight victory in the Republican primaries and strengthened his unexpected claim on the Republican nomination ...

^Governor Dem - Primary 2,088 of 2,173 precincts - 96 percent x-Martha Coakley 220,571 - 42 percent Steve Grossman 190,436 - 36 percent Don Berwick 111,264 - 21 percent < ^Governor GOP - Primary 2,062 of 2,173 precincts - 95 percent x-Charlie Baker 110,711 - 74 percent Mark Fisher 37,969 - 26 percent < ^Lieutenant Governor Dem - Primary 2,088 of 2,173 precincts - 96 percent x-Stephen Kerriga

Charlie Baker will get another shot at winning the Massachusetts governor's office in November. The former head of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care defeated business owner and tea party member Mark Fisher in Tuesday's GOP primary. Baker now goes on to face the winner of the three-way Democratic primary between Martha Coakley, Steven Grossman and Don Berwick...

Republican candidate for governor Charlie Baker is backing an increase in the state's minimum wage to $10.50 per hour, but says it should be coupled with tax breaks for individuals and small businesses. Baker released a series of economic proposals on Monday while beginning a statewide campaign tour...