Primarias del martes: carreras clave en California, Iowa y más allá

Six states—California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and New Mexico—hold primary elections on Tuesday, with the most attention on California and Iowa. In California, the top-two primary system will determine the gubernatorial contenders and shape five newly Democratic-leaning congressional districts.

The governor's race features a crowded field of over 60 candidates, with leading contenders including Democrat Xavier Becerra, former Health and Human Services secretary; Democrat Tom Steyer, a billionaire philanthropist; and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host endorsed by President Trump. Becerra is seen as the strongest political candidate, while Steyer has invested over $213 million of his own money.

Hilton focuses on affordable housing, tech, and film industry revival. In Iowa, Republican voters will choose a nominee for governor in an open race, with Rep.

Randy Feenstra endorsed by Trump but facing a challenge from businessman Zach Lahn. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate is unopposed State Auditor Rob Sand.

Iowa Democrats also have a competitive Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen.

Claire Wahls, aiming to flip a seat held by Republicans. In New Jersey, Congressional District 7 features four Democrats challenging Republican Rep.

Tom Kean Jr., who has missed over 100 House votes due to medical issues. Montana has two competitive races: an open Senate seat with independent candidate Seth Bodnar outraising major party candidates, and an open House seat in the 1st Congressional District, where Democrat Sam Forstag is a frontrunner.

These races could determine control of Congress in November.