California governor’s race still a toss-up as leading candidates battle for top spots
Voters in the US primary elections have selected candidates for the upcoming midterm elections, with Democrats aiming to flip key districts. Notable races include a New Jersey Democrat challenging a Republican incumbent and several Iowa Democrats targeting red-leaning areas. The results highlight the Democrats' strategy to appeal to a diverse electorate amid ongoing economic concerns and the political landscape shaped by recent elections.
- ▪Democrats are targeting critical districts in New Jersey and Iowa for the midterm elections.
- ▪Rebecca Bennett has been nominated to challenge Republican Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's suburban swing district.
- ▪In Iowa, Josh Turek's moderate campaign has shifted a key Senate race from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican.'
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Voters at a polling place in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenVoters at a polling place in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesUS politicsUS primary voters choose midterm candidates as Democrats look to flip key seatsDemocrats seek to oust Republicans in New Jersey and Iowa, while other major races remain up in the airLauren Gambino and Rachel LeingangWed 3 Jun 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 05.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleVoters in Tuesday’s primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting up a series of high-stakes general election contests in a midterm year expected to favor…
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