Voters in four states are participating in House and Senate primaries, with a focus on Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s reelection bid due to her status as a member of the progressive “Squad.” Other key races include competitive primaries in Wisconsin, where a battle for the state’s 8th District is taking place. In Minnesota, former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels is challenging Omar, who has outraised and outspent him. The battle for Minnesota’s 2nd District could also be pivotal in the fight for control of the House this fall.
In Wisconsin, three Democrats are competing for the chance to challenge Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd District, while GOP voters have the unusual task of deciding two separate races in the 8th District. In Connecticut, Tea Party activist Bob MacGuffie and doctor Michael Goldstein are vying for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Rep. Jim Himes in the 4th District.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is running unopposed in Vermont for a fourth Senate term, while Rep. Becca Balint is likely to face Republican Mark Coester in the House election. Overall, Democrats are favored to win in Vermont this fall. These primaries have drawn attention as Republicans and Democrats vie for control of key districts in the upcoming elections.
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