Redistricting is making the midterms less competitive.
The midterm elections are underway with voters participating in primary ballots across six states. Key races include House primaries in Pennsylvania and a challenge for Republican Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Redistricting is impacting the competitiveness of these elections.
- ▪Voters are casting primary ballots in six states, including pivotal races in Kentucky and Georgia.
- ▪Representative Thomas Massie faces a stiff challenge in Kentucky.
- ▪Several House primaries are taking place in Pennsylvania swing districts.
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LiveUpdated May 19, 2026, 4:44 p.m. ETMidterms Live Updates: Trump Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate RaceVoters are casting primary ballots in six states, including in pivotal races in Kentucky and Georgia. Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who has clashed with President Trump, faces a stiff challenge.Share full articleIndependence, Ky.Voters cast their ballots at the Independence Senior Center.Maddie McGarvey for The New York TimesAlbany, Ga.Setting up before the polls open for voting in primaries for governor and Senate.Audra Melton for The New York TimesPhiladelphiaTuesday’s top races include several House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts.Michelle Gustafson for The New York TimesPhiladelphiaMichelle Gustafson for The New York TimesCold Springs, Ky.Voters cast…
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