What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries as Trump’s Endorsement Is Put to the Test
The primaries will test Trump’s influence and set up November battles for Senate, House and governor’s races, with runoff rules in some contests.
- Voters in six states head to the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in primaries that will gauge President Donald Trump's influence and determine control of Congress.
- In Kentucky, Trump endorsed political newcomer Ed Gallrein to challenge Rep. Thomas Massie, one of Trump's most vocal critics within the Republican Party.
- Georgia's gubernatorial race features Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones competing in the Republican primary to face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November.
- Alabama faces voting confusion after Republican Gov. Kay Ivey postponed primaries in four congressional districts until August 11 following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
- Pennsylvania voters will decide nominees for House districts that could flip control of Congress, with Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro working to elect candidates for these crucial races.
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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
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What to watch in May 19 primaries
David’s viewPHILADELPHIA — Seven states hold their primaries on Tuesday, including two — Alabama and Georgia — where Republicans are working to change electoral maps as soon as possible.Polls will start closing before dusk in eastern Kentucky. The night will end with the year’s first West Coast primaries, in Oregon. Here’s an hour-by-hour guide with what to watch, and close looks at what’s at play in each state.6 pm ET: Kentucky’s Trump heat che…
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