Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson won their Iowa U.S. Senate primaries and will compete to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. The race is expected to draw heavy outside spending as both parties assess Democrats’ chances in a Republican-leaning state.
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Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will face Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Kean has been absent from public view and Capitol votes since March 5 while citing a personal medical issue.
Iowa voters select candidates in primaries for U.S. Senate and governor ahead of the 2024 midterms, with key races shaping the state’s political future.
Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination to face Democrat James Talarico in November. The race is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely watched in Texas history.
Texas holds primary runoffs Tuesday featuring a high-profile Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by former President Trump's endorsement. Key House contests and statewide races also test GOP dynamics and Democratic challenges.
Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley advance to a June 16 runoff in Georgia's GOP Senate primary, setting up a contest to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The race highlights divisions within the Republican Party and promises a competitive general election in a key battleground state.
Chris Taylor wins a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, expanding the liberal majority to 5-2. The victory continues a trend of Democratic-backed successes in the state’s high court races and could influence key issues like redistricting and voting rights.
Illinois Democratic primaries showcased Governor JB Pritzker’s political influence, particularly through his substantial financial support for Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, who won the U.S. Senate primary and could become the sixth Black woman in the Senate if victorious in the general election. Stratton’s campaign, backed by prominent endorsements and opposition to ICE, overcame strong fundraising and polling by her main rival, Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, highlighting Pritzker’s sway in state politics ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid. Additionally, outside spending from pro-Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI groups totaled over $52 million across key races, reflecting the growing impact of specialized interest groups on primary outcomes.