Voters on Tuesday are filling a House seat in Minnesota that’s been open since Rep. Jim Hagedorn died in February. Vermont may move toward sending its first woman to Congress ever. And, just like last week, a member of “The Squad” of ultraliberal House Democrats faces a more mainstream challenger.
Overall, however, one thing that stands out about Tuesday’s primaries in four states in the Midwest and Northeast is how many have no contests at all, or only token challenges.
Still, there are several things to watch in the House and Senate races in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin. Here’s a rundown.