Here are the states voting on Tuesday : NPR
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Key Points:
- Tuesday marks the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms so far, with key contests in six states including Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
- Several Republican primaries will test President Trump's influence within the GOP, notably in Kentucky where incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie faces a Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein.
- Democrats aim to flip Republican-held seats in November, with their primaries highlighting voter enthusiasm and key issues such as rising gas prices, affordability, and foreign policy concerns.
- Redistricting and recent Supreme Court decisions are impacting races, especially in Alabama and Georgia, where primaries involve rescheduled contests and high-profile state supreme court races.
- Voters in states like Pennsylvania and Kentucky will decide competitive congressional seats that could influence the balance of power in the House, with several races considered toss-ups this election cycle.