What to know about the primaries in California, New Jersey, and Montana

Voters in six U.S. states, including Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, New Jersey, South Dakota, and California, are casting ballots in primary elections that will influence the upcoming midterm elections. Key races include Iowa’s open Senate seat after Republican Joni Ernst’s retirement, and potential Democratic gains in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district, where incumbent Tom Kean Jr. faces challenges due to missed votes. Montana’s Senate race is also notable, with five Democratic candidates competing for the seat vacated by Steve Daines, who withdrew from the primary.

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