Connecticut Republicans are gearing up for state primaries on Tuesday to select candidates to challenge Democratic incumbents U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. In the U.S. Senate primary, Gerry Smith and Matt Corey will compete for the GOP nomination, while in the 4th Congressional District, Bob MacGuffie and Michael Goldstein are vying for the nomination.
With Democrats having uncontested nominations, the focus is on the Republican primaries. Candidates like Corey and Goldstein have past campaigns that offer some insights into Tuesday’s contests, with the Associated Press ready to declare winners in contested races.
Connecticut voters are also set to decide state legislative races, with Democrats and Republicans facing off in several districts. Tuesday’s primaries will see vote counts in races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state Senate, and state House, with the AP making projections and covering any newsworthy developments.
Turnout will be key in determining the outcome, with early voting laws in place since 2023. The November general election is just 84 days away, making the primaries a crucial step in shaping the political landscape in Connecticut.
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