What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's power put to the test
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, removing a vocal critic who opposed Trump’s policies and signaling continued Republican intolerance for dissent against Trump.
- Trump’s endorsements continue to influence Republican primaries nationwide, with mixed outcomes in races such as Georgia’s gubernatorial contest, where his pick Burt Jones faces billionaire Rick Jackson’s heavy spending.
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s political influence will be tested as he backs Democratic House candidates aiming to flip Republican seats, amid challenges from rivals within his party.
- In Georgia, Republicans who opposed Trump’s 2020 election claims, Brad Raffensperger and Geoff Duncan, are running for governor from opposite parties, highlighting divergent paths for Trump critics.
- Alabama faces voting confusion due to last-minute redistricting changes that may void ballots in four congressional districts, as Republicans redraw boundaries following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act.