Six States Hold Primaries Testing Trump Endorsements in GOP Races

Voters in six states cast ballots Tuesday in primaries for U.S. House, Senate, and governor seats that will shape the fall midterm contests. The races in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania come as Republicans defend slim Senate and House majorities. Several contests also serve as direct tests of President Trump's endorsements in Republican nomination fights.

The most expensive House primary in history is underway in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, where more than $32 million has been spent on advertising. President Trump has backed Kentucky farmer and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie, who has represented the district for 14 years.

" He defended his record on foreign aid, saying he has never voted for assistance to any country, including Israel. War Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Gallrein at an event the day before the primary.

Kentucky Senate Primary Trump has endorsed Rep.

Andy Barr in the Republican primary to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a former McConnell aide, is also running in the crowded GOP field. Seven Democrats, including 2020 Senate nominee Amy McGrath, are seeking their party's nomination.

Georgia Contests Trump is supporting Lt. Gov.

Burt Jones in the Republican primary for governor to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Health care executive Rick Jackson has spent more than $80 million of his own money in the race. State Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger are also running.

Trump has stayed neutral in the Republican Senate primary, where Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter are among the frontrunners. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.

Alabama Races President Trump is backing Sen.