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Primaries begin in Maryland, Utah, and New York states
With less than five months to the midterm elections critical for control of the U.S. Congress, Maryland, Utah, and New York states head to primary polls to determine Democratic and Republican candidates. South Carolina will also hold a runoff for some races.
With less than five months to the midterm elections critical for control of the U.S. Congress, the primary process continues. On Tuesday, Maryland, Utah, and New York states will go to the polls to determine which candidates will represent their parties in the general election in November. In South Carolina, a runoff election will be held for some races where no single candidate secured a majority in the June 9 primaries.
Potential opportunity for Democrats in Utah
In Utah's 1st Congressional District, the Democratic Party nomination is a tight race among four candidates. Former Salt Lake City Mayor Ben McAdams, the last Democrat to represent the state in Congress, appears to lead in polls. However, he faces a challenge from a progressive rival such as state senator Nate Blouin.
The significance of this race rose with the redistricting of the state's electoral districts. A new map drawn by an independent commission prevented the division of Democratic-leaning Salt Lake County, creating the first Democratic-leaning congressional district in the state since 2021. The Republican candidate is Riley Owen, a former Navy intelligence officer and a Trump administration official.
A race in Maryland under the shadow of a map dispute
In Maryland, attention is on the Democratic primary for the seat of state senate president Bill Ferguson. Ferguson has faced criticism for rejecting a Democratic effort last year to redraw the state's congressional districts and target the only Republican seat.
Ferguson opposed the move citing excessive legal risks and potential disastrous consequences for Democrats. Now, for the first time in recent years, he faces a primary challenger in Bobby LaPin, a progressive activist from Baltimore.
Trump's dual endorsement in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the Republican runoff for governor pits state Attorney General Alan Wilson against Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. Interestingly, former President Donald Trump has endorsed both candidates.
Trump had only endorsed Evette before the first round on June 9. However, in a statement on Friday, he said, 'I support both of them,' approving both candidates. Observers interpret Trump's move as a strategy to deflect criticism after some of his endorsed candidates lost in certain elections.
Eight candidates for Nadler's seat in New York
In New York's 12th Congressional District, eight Democratic candidates are competing for the seat vacated by the retirement of Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler, who has served since 1992.
Candidates include former Republican activist George Conway, Kennedy family grandson Jack Schlossberg, and state assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher. Polls indicate the race will be very tight.
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