Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority
Voters are selecting candidates in key House districts that may determine the majority in the upcoming election. Primaries in Iowa and New Jersey have set the stage for competitive races, with notable matchups between incumbents and challengers. California also features several battleground districts following redistricting, impacting the dynamics of the upcoming general election.
- ▪Iowa's 3rd Congressional District will see a rematch between Democratic state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott and GOP Rep. Zach Nunn.
- ▪California has four major battleground House races due to recent redistricting efforts.
- ▪Democrats in New Jersey have nominated Rebecca Bennett to challenge GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in a competitive district.
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2026 ElectionVoters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majorityBattleground seats in New Jersey, Iowa, California and beyond will be at the center of the general election this fall.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Republican Rep. Zach Nunn and Democratic challenger Sarah Trone Garriott will face off for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District.AP; USA Today NetworkShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 10:06 PM EDT / Updated June 2, 2026, 10:13 PM EDTBy Ben KamisarThe ballot is set in two Republican-held battleground House races in Iowa, part of a slate of Tuesday primaries shaping the battle for control of Congress in the fall.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.As far as the…
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