Insights into Voter Sentiment from Kentucky and Pennsylvania Primaries

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, is facing nominal opposition in the primary, but Republicans are trying to unseat him in the November general election. The Republican race is unsettled, with a dozen candidates trying to win the nomination. Transgender issues are top of mind in the GOP primary, with candidates trying to outdo each other on opposing transgender rights. Democrats nationally are closely watching this race, hoping to make inroads in a state like Kentucky. Also on Tuesday is a Republican primary for secretary of state to run Kentucky’s elections, with two election deniers challenging the current secretary of state, Republican Michael Adams.