As the United States gears up for a pivotal election season, primaries are taking center stage in states like Georgia, Oregon, California, Kentucky, and Idaho, setting the tone for what promises to be an intense political showdown. In Georgia, voters are heading to the polls for the May primary, a critical precursor to the general elections. Both Democratic and Republican primaries are on the ballot, alongside nonpartisan positions, with local officials emphasizing the importance of voter participation and preparedness, including the necessity of photo ID and reviewing sample ballots before voting.
Meanwhile, Oregon is witnessing a slow but steady turnout for its primary elections, with voter participation inching towards the 20% mark with just 30 hours left until the polls close. Despite the sluggish start, there's still hope that turnout could approach the 38% level seen in the previous year. The state's unique mail-in voting system allows voters ample time to make their decisions, contributing to the anticipation of a last-minute surge in ballot submissions.
California is also in the spotlight as voters choose a successor to Kevin McCarthy in Congress, alongside other notable House primaries. This election is particularly significant as it could influence the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Similarly, Kentucky and Idaho are hosting their own primaries, with Idaho's District 2 drawing national attention due to the primary challenge faced by veteran Rep. Mike Simpson.
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STAPILUS: On the national radar
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STAPILUS: Do watch the numbers in District 2, where veteran Rep. Mike Simpson, first elected to the House in 1998, does have primary competition from Scott Cleveland and Sean Higgins.
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Oregon House Primary Results 2024
https://nbcnews.com/politics/-primary-elections/oregon-house-res…
This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials.
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Ballots dribble into county election offices though turnout likely to pick up
https://yahoo.com/news/ballots-dribble-county-election-offices
Oregon voters have had their ballots for several weeks now, but relatively few seem to be motivated to pop them in a ballot box or in the mail. Turnout among Oregon’s more than 3 million registered voters has been slow this primary,
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