US primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seats
Summary
Voters in Tuesday’s US primary elections chose candidates who will compete in the November midterm elections for key seats in the House and Senate. Several races in states like New Jersey, Iowa, and California could change party control and affect the balance of power.Key Facts
- Primaries took place across the US to select candidates for November’s midterm elections.
- Democrats aim to flip critical districts in the House and Senate.
- New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for months.
- In Iowa, moderate Democrat Josh Turek won his primary and may increase Democrats’ chances in a Senate race after incumbent Joni Ernst decided not to run.
- Democrats are targeting districts in traditionally Republican states like Iowa and swing districts in New Jersey.
- California’s redrawn maps are giving Democrats an advantage in that state’s elections.
- In Los Angeles, Democrat Karen Bass advanced in the mayoral primary with a close race among opponents.
- The upcoming midterms are shaped by factors including President Donald Trump’s influence on Republican voters, economic concerns, and voters looking for change after 2024 losses for Democrats.
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