What to Watch in Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota
New York TimesJUN 22 2024
US Primary Election: Results From 5 States
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The Facts
US presidential primary elections took place in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Carolina on Tuesday, with some of the races selecting battleground contenders despite relatively low voter turnout.
A special election in Ohio's 6th Congressional District resulted in a narrow victory for GOP state Sen. Michael Rulli over Democratic candidate Michael Kripchak, with Rulli winning by 9.3 percentage points.
Rep. Nancy Mace secured victory over Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy-backed challenger Catherine Templeton in South Carolina's Charleston-based 1st District. Also, Rep. William Timmons won against state Rep. Adam Morgan 52% to 48% in the ruby-red 4th District.
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Trump-backed candidates winning their primary elections in four states symbolizes his lasting influence across the GOP. It's clear that on national security, Ukraine, abortion, and immigration, congressional Republicans and 2024 candidates follow their leader.
Democratic narrative
Not all Republicans were victorious on Tuesday. McCarthy's revenge efforts against dissenters within the GOP were largely unsuccessful despite substantial funding and campaigning. These fissures show that the GOP doesn't have a united front coming into the general elections.