Pro-Trump Republicans’ primary wins raise alarm about US democracy

Crucial races from Nevada to South Carolina returned candidates who back big lie' of stolen election while Democrats lost Hispanic votes in south Texas

In pivotal primary races from Nevada to South Carolina on Tuesday, Republican voters chose candidates who fervently embraced Donald Trump's lie about a stolen election, prompting warnings from Democrats that US democracy will be at stake in the November elections.

Victories of pro-Trump candidates in Nevada set the stage for match-ups between election-deniers and embattled Democrats in a state both parties see as critical in the midterms.