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Jun 23, 2026
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Primary Elections in Maryland, Utah, New York: Key Races to Watch

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Several US states are holding primary elections on Tuesday, with key races in Maryland, Utah, and New York. These elections will determine which candidates will represent their parties in the midterm elections and could impact control of Congress.

The Lead-Up to the Midterm Elections

Less than five months remain before the United States holds its midterm elections, which are key to determining control of Congress — and the success of President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.

Primaries are currently under way to determine which candidates will represent their political parties in the final round of voting.

Primary Elections in Maryland, Utah, and New York

On Tuesday, three more states will head to the polls for primary races: Utah, Maryland, and New York. South Carolina will also hold a run-off election.

In Utah, a Potential Breakthrough for Democrats

  • When does voting in Utah start? Voting in many locations starts at 7am local time on Tuesday (13:00 GMT).
  • When does voting in Utah end? Voting in many locations closes at 8pm local time on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).
  • What’s one big race to watch? The Democratic primary for the 1st congressional district.

The Democratic primary for Utah’s 1st congressional district is a key race to watch, with Ben McAdams, a former mayor of Salt Lake City and the last Democrat to represent Utah in Congress, facing stiff competition from state Senator Nate Blouin.

In Maryland, a Backlash Against a Failed Redistricting Push

  • When does voting in Maryland start? Voting starts at 7am local time on Tuesday (11:00 GMT).
  • When does voting in Maryland end? Voting closes at 8pm local time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT on Wednesday).
  • What’s one big race to watch? The Democratic primary for Bill Ferguson’s state Senate seat.

State Senator Bill Ferguson is facing a rare campaign from a fellow Democrat, Bobby LaPin, a Baltimore progressive who has criticised Ferguson for failing to “stand up and protect” local voters.

In South Carolina, Trump Waffles Over Endorsements

  • When does voting in South Carolina start? Voting opens at 7am local time on Tuesday (11:00 GMT).
  • When does voting in South Carolina end? Voting closes at 7pm local time on Tuesday (23:00 GMT).
  • What’s one big race to watch? The Republican primary run-off for South Carolina’s governor.

President Trump has endorsed both candidates in the Republican primary run-off for South Carolina’s governor, Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette.

In New York, a Congressional Race to Replace Jerry Nadler

  • When does voting in New York start? Voting starts at 6am local time on Tuesday (10:00 GMT).
  • When does voting in New York end? Voting closes at 9pm local time on Tuesday (01:00 GMT on Wednesday).
  • What is one big race to watch? The Democratic primary for New York’s 12th congressional district.

Eight Democratic candidates are vying to replace Representative Jerry Nadler in Tuesday’s primary for New York’s 12th congressional district.