Live updates: Mainers head to the polls on primary Election Day

Voters in four states, including Maine, are participating in primary elections to determine candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and gubernatorial races. Maine residents are also voting on school budgets and local elections. Meanwhile, a new report reveals that global conflicts have reached their highest levels since World War II. These domestic electoral activities coincide with a period of significant international instability as reported by recent data on global conflict trends.