Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls on Tuesday for a crucial primary election that will shape the political landscape in 2024. The state features a closed primary system, meaning only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote.
In a key race for the U.S. Senate, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, seeking his fourth term, will face challenger David McCormick, a former hedge fund CEO. The outcome of this race could sway control of the Senate next year.
In the 12th Congressional District, Democratic Rep. Summer Lee, an outspoken advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza, faces primary challengers. Meanwhile, in the 7th Congressional District, Republicans are gearing up for a challenge against Democratic Rep. Susan Wild.
The race for Pennsylvania attorney general is another fiercely contested contest. The Democratic slate includes Keir Bradford-Grey, Eugene DePasquale, Joe Khan, Jared Solomon, and Jack Stollsteimer. Republicans Dave Sunday and Craig Williams are vying for the spot on the November ballot.
The outcome of these races will have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election. Independent or unaffiliated voters cannot cast ballots in the primary election, but their votes will be crucial in the general election. President Joe Biden holds a slight lead over former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, according to recent polls, but the Keystone State remains a battleground state that could swing either way.
