It's the biggest 2018 primary day so far. Here's what to watch for.
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WASHINGTON — A total of eight states hold their primaries today, including California, where the Top 2 candidates (regardless of party) advance to the general election. Here are the seven questions we have going into tonight’s primaries in Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota: Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. 1. Do Democrats get locked out of the key CA-39, CA-48 and CA-49 House races?
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Main Idea: Kristi Noem is one of the main Republicans facing a tough primary in South Dakota, where the result will help shape the state’s governor race and show how strong the Trump-aligned wing of the party is.
Key Points:
- Noem is running in the GOP primary for South Dakota governor against state Attorney General Marty Jackley.
- A recent poll showed the race was very close, with Noem at 45 percent and Jackley at 44 percent.
- The article says it is a key test of whether another member of Congress can win a competitive race for higher office in 2018.
- The same primary day also includes major contests in California and other states, making it the biggest primary day so far in the 2018 cycle.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Kristi Noem’s governor race could shift South Dakota policy on taxes, schools, and health care, affecting households and businesses if voters choose a new direction.
Positive Impact
A close primary can give voters more say and sharper choices before the general election.
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- Primary:
Candidate Entities6 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Representative Kristi NoempersonPrimaryEvaluated
Major candidate in the South Dakota governor primary and one of the article’s main focus points.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Governor Kim ReynoldspersonMajorAI selected
Central figure in the Iowa governor’s race as the incumbent Democrat target.
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His endorsement and opposition affect several primaries discussed in the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Representative Martha RobypersonMajorAI selected
Central candidate in the Alabama primary and a main storyline in the article.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator Jon TesterpersonMajorAI selected
Key incumbent target in Montana’s GOP contest.
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Central to the gubernatorial primary between Kristi Noem and Marty Jackley.
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