Pennsylvania’s Primaries: A Preview of Key Races and Issues
As Pennsylvania’s primaries take place on Tuesday, all eyes are on the important swing state that could offer crucial insights into the upcoming race for the White House. While Joe Biden and Donald Trump have secured their party’s presidential nominations, there are still plenty of interesting congressional and state races to watch.
In a state where President Biden won by a narrow margin in 2020, grassroots organizers are calling for Democratic voters to write “uncommitted” on their ballot papers as a protest vote to push for more action on issues like the conflict in Gaza. On the Republican side, former opponent Nikki Haley could also see a protest vote from voters dissatisfied with Trump’s leadership.
Down the ballot, Democrats are hoping to maintain their majority in the state House of Representatives and potentially flip seats in the state senate. In the congressional delegation, progressive Democrat Summer Lee faces a challenge over her stance on a ceasefire in Gaza, while other key races feature Republicans vying for the chance to take on Democratic incumbents.
In the senate race, Bob Casey and Dave McCormick are running unopposed as the Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively. The race for attorney general also sees seven challengers, with Democrats committed to protecting abortion rights and access to FDA-approved medications.
With polls closing at 8pm ET, Pennsylvania’s primaries promise to provide a glimpse into the political landscape and the issues that will shape the race for the White House in November. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the key races and outcomes from the Keystone State.