Voters in West Virginia, Maryland, and Nebraska are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in both state and presidential primaries.
will also be seeking to increase their number of delegates ahead of their party’s nominating conventions later this year. However, both candidates surpassed their parties’ thresholds to become the presumptive nominees shortly after Super Tuesday.
Rep. Carol Miller’s son, car dealer Chris Miller, is also running for the governorship, as well as West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner.The race to replace Manchin is one of the most consequential battles of the 2024 cycle, with Republicans seeking to win the seat in their effort to secure a majority in the Senate.
Democrats also have two candidates to choose from: Jim Umberger, a Vietnam veteran, and Chris Reed, an educator.West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District is open as Mooney opted to run for Senate instead of seeking reelection. Five Republicans are seeking to fill the seat, including State Treasurer Riley Moore, who has received the endorsements of Mooney and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Trump is expected to win Maryland’s GOP primary. However, as he will appear on the ballot with Haley, who is the only other Republican appearing on the ballot, it is possible he could face some pushback from a chunk of voters.Maryland’s Senate race for Cardin’s seat has received increased attention following the entrance of former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan into the GOP primary.
Leading the pack on the Democratic side is former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, who first gained the national spotlight for his service during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He has received the endorsements of “Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley , Rep. Nancy Pelosi , and Rep. Jim Clyburn , among others.
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