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California's jungle primary could produce a November GOP showdown with two Republicans, potentially sidelining a Democrat in this blue state. Emerson polling shows Rep. Eric Swalwell leading a crowded field, but money, endorsements, and a potential Newsom tilt will determine who breaks out, keeping a Democratic path open despite the runoff risk for Republicans.
Georgia voters head to a jungle primary to choose a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene, with a fractured Republican field led by Trump-backed Clay Fuller facing Democrat Shawn Harris; the top two advance to a runoff on April 7, making the contest a potential gauge of Donald Trump’s influence in a deeply Republican district.
With nine Democrats and two Republicans running for California governor, party leaders warn the crowded field could split the vote under the top-two jungle primary, potentially letting Republicans reach the general election; calls have emerged for candidates to drop out or unite to prevent a GOP victory in November 2026.
In California's Senate race, Democrat Adam Schiff is facing a challenge from Republican Steve Garvey for the top two spots in the primary, which uses a "jungle primary" system. Schiff and his allies have spent millions to boost Garvey in order to avoid splitting the Democratic vote. If Garvey secures a top two spot with Schiff, it could lead to a consolidation of liberal support in the general election. The race is also contested by progressive Democrats Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, while the risk of low turnout due to a quiet Super Tuesday could impact the outcome.
Louisiana Republicans face their first test in their bid to win control of the governor's office, as the state holds a "jungle primary" on Saturday. The primary is likely to narrow the field to a head-to-head runoff next month. The Republican favorite is state Attorney General Jeff Landry, who has the support of the state Republican establishment and former President Donald Trump. Democrats have consolidated around former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson. Louisiana, a predominantly Republican state, has elected a Democratic governor in recent elections, but incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards is term-limited.
Republicans in Louisiana face their first test in their bid to win control of the governor's office, with a "jungle primary" likely to narrow the field to a head-to-head runoff next month. Louisiana has previously elected a Democratic governor, but with incumbent John Bel Edwards barred from running again, this race represents the GOP's best chance of flipping a gubernatorial seat this year. The Republican favorite is state Attorney General Jeff Landry, who has the support of the state Republican establishment and former President Donald Trump. Democrats have consolidated around former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson.