GOP, Democrat wins for House and more
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The major general election matchups for the House battleground are set following Tuesday’s primaries, with key races in Pennsylvania drawing significant attention due to their potential impact on control of Congress.
- In Pennsylvania’s 7th District, firefighter union leader Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary, overcoming a crowded field and receiving support from prominent Democrats and union-funded outside groups, while Republican Ryan Mackenzie awaits in the general election.
- Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie secured the Democratic nomination in the 1st District to challenge Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a seat Democrats have targeted but not yet won.
- Kentucky’s Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary to Ed Gallrein, backed by former President Trump, in a record-breaking outside spending race, highlighting intra-party conflicts.
- Progressive state Rep. Chris Rabb is projected to win the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s 3rd District, emphasizing economic populism and progressive policies, and defeating establishment-backed candidates.