Super Tuesday proved to be a pivotal day in the primary season, with Donald J. Trump and President Biden emerging victorious in the biggest day of contests. However, it wasn’t just the presidential candidates who were in the spotlight – several other important races were decided on Tuesday as well.
In California, Representative Adam Schiff and political novice Steve Garvey advanced to the general election in the Senate race, vying for the seat left open by the late Senator Dianne Feinstein. With a significant advantage in a liberal-leaning electorate, Mr. Schiff is poised for a tough battle in November. Additionally, several House seats were left open by incumbents running for the Senate, including races in the 12th, 30th, and 47th districts, which are still undecided.
In North Carolina, the governor’s race will feature a matchup between Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in November. Retired Army colonel Laurie Buckhout also secured the Republican primary for the First Congressional District, setting up a competitive race against incumbent Democrat Don Davis.
Alabama saw a newly drawn Second Congressional District likely to favor a Democrat in the fall, with Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels advancing to a runoff for the Democratic primary. In the First Congressional District, hard-right Representative Barry Moore narrowly defeated Representative Jerry Carl in the Republican primary, setting the stage for a heated general election.
In Texas, Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic primary race for the Senate, setting up a showdown with incumbent Senator Ted Cruz in November. Mr. Allred, a civil rights lawyer, gained prominence in 2018 when he defeated an incumbent Republican to win his congressional seat in Dallas.
With these key races decided on Super Tuesday, the stage is set for a contentious and closely watched general election season ahead.
