Voters in House and Senate primaries in four states on Tuesday, including a key race in Minnesota determining Rep. Ilhan Omar’s fate. Omar faces a challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels. Other key races include competitive primaries in Wisconsin, with State Rep. Katrina Shankland, small business owner Rebecca Cooke, and Eric Wilson vying to challenge Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd District.
In Minnesota’s 2nd District, Rep. Angie Craig faces a competitive battle, while Republican Joe Teirab, with Trump’s endorsement, challenges her. In Wisconsin, State Sen. André Jacque, former State Sen. Roger Roth, and businessman Tony Wied compete in the Republican primary for two separate slots.
Connecticut features Tea Party activist Bob MacGuffie and doctor Michael Goldstein in the Republican primary in the 4th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Jim Himes. Matt Corey and Gerry Smith are vying for the chance to challenge Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy.
In Vermont, Sen. Bernie Sanders is running unopposed for a fourth Senate term. Rep. Becca Balint faces Republican Mark Coester in the House race. Democrats are favored to win in Vermont. Overall, these primaries will shape the political landscape in these states as Republicans and Democrats vie for control of the House and Senate in the upcoming fall elections.
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