Voters in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington are taking part in primary elections that will help determine the candidates competing in the general election. The contests are part of a broader slate of state primaries being held Tuesday, with races drawing attention because of their potential significance for party control and the wider midterm campaign.
Among the issues to watch are the competitiveness of key nomination contests, voter turnout and the strength of support for candidates backed by different factions within each party. Results may also offer an early indication of the issues and political messages likely to shape the general election contests.
Other coverage has highlighted Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary as a central race in the day’s voting, alongside contests in several other states. Taken together, the primaries are expected to provide an initial test of the parties’ candidates, campaign strategies and ability to mobilize voters ahead of the general election.
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