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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries as Trump’s Endorsement Is Put to the Test

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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