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Voters in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, and the District of Columbia head to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections. This is also the first time former President Donald Trump is on the ballot following his felony convictions in a New York court last week.
The leading candidate for the GOP will be on the Republican ballot in Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico. President Joe Biden will also appear on the Democratic ballot in those states, including Washington, D.C., and South Dakota.
After today, the only remaining primaries will be two contests in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday, June 8.
Here’s what to watch:
Montana
In Montana, there are contested races for the U.S. House and Senate, governor, attorney general, state legislature, state Supreme Court, and several other state and local offices.
The most high-profile races include Republican challenges to incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester and candidates for an open U.S. House seat held by far-right Republican Representative Matt Rosendale, who is stepping down at the end of his term in January 2025.
In the presidential race, only Biden and Trump are on the primary ballots, with the option to vote “no preference” or write in a candidate.
Polls close at 8 p.m. local.
Washington D.C.
In D.C., there are contests for the Democratic presidential nominee, congressional delegates, and the City Council. President Biden is up against Marianne Williamson, Armando Perez-Serrato, and any write-in candidates.
Polls close at 8 p.m. local.
Iowa
Iowa already held its presidential caucus in January, one of the first of the primary season. It’s holding races for the U.S. House and Senate and the state House.
Polls close at 8 p.m. local.
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New Jersey
Voters in New Jersey will decide on their party’s pick for president, U.S. House and Senate, and local races.
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Biden is running against Terrisa Bukovinac and can vote uncommitted or write in. Trump has no opponent besides any write-ins.
Polls close at 8 p.m. local.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, nominations are at stake in presidential races, U.S. House and Senate, state House races, and other statewide offices, including district attorney.
Though former Republican candidates Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dropped out of the race, they will appear on the ballot alongside Trump and “Uncommitted.”
Biden faces Williamson and “Uncommitted.”
Polls close at 7 p.m. local.
South Dakota
In South Dakota, primary races for the state Senate and House and presidential candidates are on the ballot.
Biden is running against Williamson and Perez-Serrato. Dean Phillips, who dropped out of the race, will also appear on the ballot.
The Republican presidential primary is uncontested, with Trump as the only candidate, so race will not appear on the ballot.
Polls close at 7 p.m. local.