What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and more
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Key Points:
- Key primaries are taking place Tuesday in battleground states Georgia and Pennsylvania, with significant races in Kentucky and Alabama also drawing national attention.
- In Kentucky's 4th District, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie faces a heavily funded challenge from Ed Gallrein, backed by Trump and pro-Israel groups, making it the most expensive House primary ever; Massie criticizes Trump's demand for total loyalty.
- Georgia's open governor's race features heavy spending, with Trump backing Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, while billionaire Rick Jackson leads in ad spending; the GOP Senate primary is divided, potentially benefiting incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
- Pennsylvania offers Democrats opportunities to gain House seats, with key contests in swing districts; Governor Josh Shapiro's endorsements aim to leverage these races for broader political influence.
- Alabama's House races are affected by a new congressional map following a Supreme Court ruling, delaying some primaries to August; GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville is running for governor amid competitive primaries for his Senate seat.