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Incumbent Rep. Ed Case defeated challenger Jarrett Keohokalole in Hawaii’s 1st District Democratic primary, 57.1% to 34.3%, signaling a likely return to Congress in 2027 as Democrats dominate the state; Keohokalole conceded after a strong challenge. In the 2nd District, Jill Tokuda led with about 83.8% and solid fundraising, suggesting continued Democratic control of Hawaii’s delegation.
GOP Rep. Barry Moore is projected to defeat fellow Republican Rep. Jerry Carl in Alabama's 1st Congressional District primary, a rare member-on-member matchup. The race comes as House Republicans face a tough fight to retain control of the chamber in the 2024 elections. The newly redrawn district presents a pickup opportunity for Democrats in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District, while the highly conservative 1st District is expected to favor Moore in the general election. Both candidates emphasized their conservative credentials, with Moore aligning himself with the far-right House Freedom Caucus and Carl touting his similarities to President Trump.
The Indianapolis mayoral race between incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett (D) and Jefferson Shreve (R) is expected to conclude after Election Day voting. Both candidates have raised record amounts of money for their campaigns. Hogsett highlights the city's successes and improvements, while Shreve believes the administration has not done enough. Hogsett hopes to be reelected to "finish the job," while Shreve emphasizes the need for change. Early voting totals suggest high voter interest and potential record turnout.
Turkish presidential candidate İnce Muharrem has dropped out of the race after an alleged sex tape began circulating online. Muharrem claimed the tape was a deepfake made with footage from “an Israeli porn site.” His exit leaves leading opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu with a better shot at unseating incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the first round of voting. Turkey’s election will take place on May 14.