Kelly Daughtry, who finished first in the Republican primary for North Carolina’s 13th congressional district, has withdrawn from the runoff election after former President Donald Trump endorsed her opponent, Brad Knott. The redrawn 13th district is expected to favor Republicans in November’s general election, making it likely that Knott will be elected as its representative.
Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Senator Bob Casey Jr. have emerged victorious in their respective party primaries, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Senate race in Pennsylvania. McCormick, a former hedge fund executive and veteran, narrowly lost the 2022 GOP nomination to Mehmet Oz but has since secured the support of former President Donald Trump. Casey, the son of a former governor, is running for a fourth term in the Senate and holds a slight advantage in recent polls. With Republicans holding a favorable Senate map in this year’s midterm elections, Pennsylvania is one of five key battleground states where Democrats are defending seats.
