Joe Biden and Donald Trump have officially secured their parties’ nominations for the presidential race, but the upcoming primary day on Tuesday promises plenty of excitement further down the ballot. With a focus on Ohio’s Senate race and key House battlegrounds in Illinois and California, Tuesday’s results will set the stage for pivotal races this fall. From head-to-head battles between incumbents and challengers to the test of Trump’s endorsement in multiple districts, the House primaries will be a battleground worth watching.
One key dynamic to watch is the test of Trump’s endorsement in Illinois’ 12th District, where his preferred candidate, GOP Rep. Mike Bost, faces a primary challenge from former state Sen. Darren Bailey. Additionally, longtime Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., faces a primary rematch against community organizer Kina Collins, who is facing opposition from a super PAC linked to the pro-Israel group AIPAC. The battleground matchups for Democrats on defense in Ohio and Illinois also hold significant importance, as any close race could determine which party controls the House after November’s elections.
With Republicans eyeing pivotal House races in Ohio and Illinois, along with a special election in California, the outcomes of Tuesday’s House primaries could have far-reaching implications. From assessing the impact of Trump’s endorsement to closely contested races in battleground districts, the primary day holds the potential to shift the balance of power in the upcoming congressional elections. The decisions made by voters in these critical House races will influence the composition of Congress and shape the political landscape for the rest of the year.