What to know about this week’s US primary elections (opens original article in a new tab)

US primary elections are taking place in multiple states and Washington, DC, as part of the lead-up to the November midterm elections, with key races and political influences shaping the outcomes.

• Voters in Alabama, California, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Washington, DC, are participating in primary elections to select candidates for upcoming midterm elections.
• Key races include Alabama's Republican Senate primary between Barry Moore and Jared Hudson, California's special election for a House seat, Georgia's Senate and gubernatorial contests, Oklahoma's gubernatorial and Senate races, and Washington, DC's mayoral primary.
• Trump's endorsements and political influence are significant in several races, such as supporting Barry Moore in Alabama and Mike Collins in Georgia.