Biden, Trump take Illinois, Ohio primaries; Trump wins in Florida
Voters express their concerns as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump win more primaries.
All eyes were on Ohio on Tuesday as Trumped-back businessman Bernie Moreno notched a major victory in the Buckeye State’s Republican Senate primary, setting up a pivotal contest against Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, in November.
Moreno received the presumptive GOP nominee’s endorsement ahead of the contest, giving him an important boost before he defeated Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan.
But Ohio wasn’t the only state holding a high-profile election on Tuesday. In California, Assemblyman Vince Fong advanced in the election for the 20th congressional district to replace his former boss, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. And in Illinois, three lawmakers faced competitive challengers.
Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio also held presidential contests, and unsurprisingly, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won their respective primaries, having already clinched their party’s nominations last week.
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State Assemblyman Vince Fong, who previously served as an aide to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., advanced in the special election to replace the California lawmaker.
Another candidate will also advance in the contest, and the two will compete in a runoff election in May. Mike Boudreaux, sheriff of Tulare County, Calif., was leading the rest of the Golden State candidates late Tuesday night.
– Marina Pitofsky
Joe Biden and Donald Trump win Arizona’s Democratic and Republican primaries
Joe Biden and Donald Trump both notched wins in Arizona on Tuesday, picking up the southwestern state’s delegates.
Biden won Arizona in 2020’s presidential election, a critical victory on his path to the White House.
– Marina Pitofsky
Who is Bernie Moreno?
Cleveland entrepreneur Bernie Moreno has emerged as a significant figure in Ohio politics, clinching the Republican Senate primary on Tuesday. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Moreno’s journey to political prominence is set against his background as a luxury car dealer and blockchain entrepreneur.
In a fiercely competitive primary, Moreno’s appeal as an outsider struck a chord with voters, someone poised to challenge the norms of Washington. His candidacy received a significant boost with an endorsement from Donald Trump, solidifying his connection with the Republican base.
His victory now sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the general election against three-term Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, who is perceived as one of the more vulnerable Democrats this year. Brown is expected to center his campaign on abortion rights, a topic that holds significant importance in Ohio, given the strong support for a state constitutional amendment last year aimed at safeguarding access to the procedure.
−Jeremy Yurow
Rep. Danny Davis wins Illinois primary
Rep. Danny Davis, D-Ill., won the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 7th congressional district. Several Illinois lawmakers are facing tough challenges on Tuesday, but incumbents are having a successful night (so far.)
– Marina Pitofsky
Joe Biden and Donald Trump notch wins in Ohio’s presidential primaries
Joe Biden has officially won Ohio’s Democratic primary, clinching an easy victory in the Buckeye State. Donald Trump also won the state’s Republican race, picking up additional delegates.
While Biden and Trump both quickly won Tuesday night, Ohio is expected to be a central swing state in the fall general elections. Trump won Ohio in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential races.
– Marina Pitofsky
Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio takes aim at Republican opponent, Bernie Moreno
After Bernie Moreno’s (R) victory in the Ohio GOP Senate primary, incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) immediately went on the offensive,…
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