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Voters in six US states went to the polls on June 3 for primary elections, selecting candidates for the November midterm contests that will determine control of Congress. Up to 74 House seats were on the ballot, shaping the race for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.
With less than six months until the midterm elections, Al Jazeera explains how the boundaries of electoral districts can determine which party controls the US House of Representatives. The piece breaks down the stakes of the November 3 vote, how primaries shape the race, and why the narrow Republican majority makes redistricting a critical battleground.
Primary elections in Indiana and Ohio have set new battle lines for the U.S. midterm elections, with former President Trump's influence apparent among Republican voters. In Ohio, Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted will face off for a key Senate seat, while Trump allies like Vivek Ramaswamy won gubernatorial nominations. In Indiana, Trump's threats against Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push saw most targeted candidates lose, reinforcing his hold on the party.
