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Primary results in a trio of states leave both Democratic and Republican candidates unsure of what to expect in the November general election. <\/p>\n

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Iowa: The end of Trump\u2019s endorsement streak <\/h3>\n

Representative Randy Feenstra lost to Zach Lahn, businessman and farmer, in the five-person race for the Republican nomination for governor. <\/p>\n

Feenstra is the first Trump-endorsed candidate for the Senate, the House or governor to lose in the 2026 midterm elections. <\/p>\n

The competition was incredibly close, with Lahn winning by less than one point. <\/p>\n

Lahn was little-known in Iowa before entering the gubernatorial race, AP reports. His campaign focused on conservative issues like banning abortion and barring liberal ideology from being taught in schools. <\/p>\n

After results were released, Lahn thanked his opponents in a post on X and added, \u201cI look forward to working with you and your teams to win in November. <\/p>\n

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I want to thank my opponents. @adamsteen @RandyFeenstra @eddieandrews @ShermanForIowa <\/p>\n

Thank you for running great campaigns and being dedicated to the people of Iowa. I look forward to working with you and your teams to win in November. <\/p>\n

IOWA FIRST<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Lahn (@ZachLahn) June 3, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In the race to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (Rep), U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson won the Republican nomination. Hinson was endorsed by President Donald Trump. <\/p>\n

Rep. Joshua Turek, a state representative and former wheelchair basketball Paralympian, won the Democratic nomination. Turek faces an uphill battle in a state that hasn\u2019t elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008, but many Democrats are optimistic about this year\u2019s election. <\/p>\n

A by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said, \u201cIt\u2019s clear that rural communities are rejecting the harmful Republican agenda, and the data shows that Democrats have a clear path to make inroads with these voters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Republicans have also expressed confidence in their position heading into the November election. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur campaign for Iowans is made up of Iowans, and that is exactly what gives us the strength and the armor to step into this general election and make sure we fight it with everything we need to win,\u201d Hinson told supporters in her victory speech Tuesday night. <\/p>\n

Montana: A victory for the last-minute entry<\/h3>\n

Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, and Alani Bankhead, a Democrat and Air Force veteran, won their primary elections and will face off to fill the seat of retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines. <\/p>\n

Daines announced his decision not to seek a third term right before the filing deadline in March and Alme joined the race as a last-minute candidate. <\/p>\n

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Some claim the timing of Daine\u2019s withdrawal was strategically planned. Daines said the decision came after months of consideration.<\/p>\n

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.@KurtAlme will protect our MT way of life & is a strong conservative fighter. Congratulations Kurt! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 https:\/\/t.co\/Z4i69xbMpn<\/p>\n

\u2014 Steve Daines (@SteveDaines) June 3, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Trump endorsed Alme, calling him \u201ca fantastic Candidate\u201d and \u201can exceptional person.\u201d<\/p>\n

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TRUMP: Endorses Kurt Alme for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he will cut taxes, secure the border and protect the Second Amendment; Election Day is Tuesday, June 2nd pic.twitter.com\/6vG2a1PJ4S<\/p>\n

\u2014 Trump Truths (@trumptruthsbot) June 2, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Bankhead beat four other Democratic candidates to secure the nomination, but faces tough odds in a majority red state. <\/p>\n

In the race to fill the seat of Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, Aaron Flint defeated three competitors to earn the Republican nomination. <\/p>\n

The Democratic primary was too close to call as of Wednesday morning. Sam Forstag, a union smoke jumper, is in the lead with Ryan Busse, author and salesmen, following in a close second. <\/p>\n

New Mexico: Majority of candidates win uncontested<\/h3>\n

All three of New Mexico\u2019s congressional districts feature candidates who won in uncontested races. <\/p>\n

In districts 1 and 3, both of the Republican and Democratic candidates won uncontested. <\/p>\n

In District 2, Incumbent Rep. Gabriel Vasquez (Dem.) won uncontested and will face Greg Cunningham, who defeated Jose Orozco for the Republican nomination, in the fall. <\/p>\n

Incumbent Sen. Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n defeated Matt Dodson for the Democratic nomination and will face Larry E. Maker, who ran uncontested, in the fall to compete for the Senate seat. <\/p>\n

Republican Gregg Hull and Democrat Deb Haaland will face off in November to fill the seat of retiring New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. <\/p>\n

Read more Opinion: Do debates matter?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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