Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know
Tuesday marks a significant primary election day across six states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky. Voters will participate in key contests that may influence the direction of both the Republican and Democratic parties ahead of the November elections. The outcomes could reflect President Trump's influence within the GOP and highlight issues important to Democratic voters.
- ▪Tuesday is the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms so far.
- ▪Republican primaries will test President Trump's grip on the party, particularly in Kentucky.
- ▪Democrats aim to flip Republican-held seats and are experiencing high voter turnout since Trump's return to the White House.
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Politics Tuesday is a big primary day. Here's what you need to know Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pensylvania have primaries Tuesday May 18, 20264:58 PM ET By Stephen Fowler , The NPR Network A voting sign can be seen on Election Day for Congressional district 14, on March 10, 2026 in Dalton, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images This story will be updated. Tuesday will be the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms so far, with voters weighing in on key contests up and down the ballot in six states across several time zones. In several Republican primaries, President Trump's grip on his own party will be tested, like the challenge GOP Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces from Trump-backed Ed candidate Ed Gallrein.
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