The full political tensions expected during the 2022 campaign season will play out in primaries on Tuesday. They include tests of Trump’s endorsement, competitive races between progressives and moderates and a make-or-break for a controversial member.
Dave McCormick laughs as Sen. Ted Cruz campaigns for him Thursday in Harleysville, Pa. McCormick faces off Tuesday against Trump-backed Mehmet Oz and Kathy Barnette in the state's Republican U.S. Senate primary. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
The full political tensions expected during the 2022 campaign season will play out in primaries occurring Tuesday, when voters in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon and Pennsylvania go to the polls.The largest group of primary contests to date will include tests of former President Trump's endorsement, highly competitive bouts between moderate and progressive Democrats — and a make-or-break moment for one of Congress' most controversial members.
The primaries will also indicate whether MAGA or "ultra-MAGA" is the GOP's winning formula this year.Both parties have competitive primaries up and down the ballot on May 17, including for the governorship, House and an open U.S. Senate seat. A fierce GOP primary for Senate is underway between Trump-endorsed TV personality Mehmet Oz, former hedge fund CEO David McCormick and conservative commentator
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