Primaries pick up with elections in 6 states
Six states are holding primary elections on Tuesday, with some big showdowns between candidates vying for important seats at both the federal and state level.
A few things to keep an eye on:
- Kansas’ early voting turnout is already up 246 percent from the 2018 midterm. Pay close attention to the impact this could have on a competitive U.S. Senate race.
- Michigan’s ballot has both parties listed, even though voters can only cast ballots with a single party’s candidates. It’s already causing confusion - including a number of ballots that have been rejected.
- Ohio is running its second primary of the year thanks to challenges to its new maps. A federal court has cleared the maps after the Ohio Supreme Court nixed them.
State of Voting
Voting by mail has gotten easier in New Jersey thanks to a package of election bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy. Mail-in ballots can now be counted before Election Day and voters can request their ballots online. They can also sign up for the permanent vote-by-mail list and make other changes to their registration online.
Elsewhere:
- The 56,000 North Carolina residents who are on probation or parole due to felony convictions can start registering to vote on Wednesday.
- In Georgia’s six most populous counties, the registrations of over 25,000 voters have been challenged by other registered voters this year.
- Four of Texas’ 254 counties have randomly been selected for an election audit - and Harris County is on the list… again.
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Also in the news
Mark Finchem would take a wrecking ball to AZ elections - Arizona Daily Star
Strong majority of Iowans who regained voting rights cast ballots in 2020, data shows - The Gazette
Federal judge throws out second redistricting suit seeking new Va. House elections - Virginia Mercury
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