Additional Coverage:
On May 21, important elections for Congressional seats and closely followed local races took place in the states of Georgia, Idaho, Oregon, Kentucky, and California. In these elections, Fani Willis and Scott McAfee, who are both involved in legal actions against former President Trump, secured easy victories.
Meanwhile, conservatives claimed victory in a contentious Georgia Supreme Court race centered around the issue of abortion. However, progressive candidates in Oregon faced defeats in two significant races, and in California, voters chose a new representative to fill the seat vacated by Kevin McCarthy.
The elections received in-depth coverage from the team at 538, who provided continuous live updates, insightful analysis, and commentary on the unfolding results. Catch up on all the details by checking out the complete live blog below.
**Recent Updates**
**May 22, 12:43 AM** – The night’s coverage has concluded with all critical races now called. Here’s a quick summary of the outcomes:
– The Georgia Supreme Court race saw Republican-appointed Justice Andrew Pinson retain his seat, overcoming Democrat John Barrow who campaigned on the abortion issue.
– In the legal sphere related to Trump’s Georgia election-interference case, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Judge Scott McAfee both emerged victorious in their respective races, with Willis winning the Democratic primary and McAfee beating a self-styled “conservative Democrat.”
– The Republican primary for Georgia’s 3rd District is heading to a runoff on June 18 between Trump ally Brian Jack and former state Senate Majority Leader Mike Dugan.
– Representative David Scott won his Democratic primary in Georgia’s 13th District against multiple challengers, overcoming critiques on his age and health.
– Oregon’s 5th District saw state Rep. Janelle Bynum winning easily, setting her up against Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the November election.
– In Oregon’s 3rd District, state Rep. Maxine Dexter won her Democratic primary, largely thanks to significant external funding.
– Republican Mike Erickson won the GOP primary in Oregon’s 6th District, marking his third attempt at securing a House seat.
– Incumbent Republican Mike Simpson is leading in Idaho’s 2nd District primary, indicating a likely win.
– Assemblyman Vince Fong won California’s 20th District special election, succeeding Kevin McCarthy’s position.
*—Monica Potts, Nathaniel Rakich, Kaleigh Rogers, Geoffrey Skelley, 538; Jacob Rubashkin, Inside Elections*
Additional Highlights:
– **May 22, 12:26 AM**: Mike Simpson secures the Republican nomination in Idaho’s 2nd District, demonstrating his moderate appeal amidst primary challenges.
– **May 22, 12:05 AM**: Suzanne LaFrance became the first female mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, defeating incumbent Dave Bronson.
– **May 22, 12:02 AM**: Crook County, Oregon, joins the list of counties expressing interest in seceding from Oregon to become part of Idaho.