Scandal-scarred Menendez wins Dem nomination in New Jersey, as 8 states hold primaries
New Jersey Democratic Sen.
Bob Menendez, who avoided conviction in a corruption and bribery case last year but was severely admonished by the Senate Ethics Committee, survived a challenge from a fellow Democrat and won his party's nomination for another term as senator, as eight states across the country held primary contests Tuesday.
On a busy night of elections, voting also took place in Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa and Montana. But the most consequential races Tuesday are the House battles playing out in California, with control of Congress at stake. .
In New Jersey, former pharmaceutical executive Bob Hugin also won the Republican nomination to face Menendez in November.
Menendez's corruption and bribery case – where he was accused of accepting a plethora of donations and gifts from a wealthy friend in exchange for political influence – is expected to play a starring role in the general election. .
In Mississippi, Republican Sen. Roger Wicker defeated Richard Boyanton, a veteran and businessman. In a tweet earlier Tuesday, Trump praised Wicker for having "done everything necessary to Make America Great Again." On the Democratic side, it's too early to declare a winner.
The Democratic Senate primary in Mississippi, though, appears headed for a runoff, as neither candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote.
The winner of that contest between David Baria and Howard Sherman will advance to November's general election and square off against Wicker.
In Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey avoided a runoff, as she beat back challenges from several three GOP opponents. Ivey, who was the state's lieutenant governor, became governor last year after then-Republican Gov.
Robert Bentley resigned over an extramarital affair he had with a staffer.
In one closely-watched House race in Alabama, Rep. Martha Roby, one of a handful of Alabama Republicans who criticized Trump during his presidential campaign, was forced into a July runoff for the GOP nomination for her seat.
Roby will face Bobby Bright, a former Democratic congressman, in the runoff in the states 2nd congressional district, a conservative swath where loyalty to Trump became a central issue of the midterm primary.
In 2016, after a 2005 recording surfaced of Trump making lewd comments about women, Roby said the behavior makes him unacceptable as a candidate for president and suggested he step aside to let another Republican lead the ticket.
All three of Robys primary opponents brought up the comments during the campaign, in addition to criticizing her record.
In New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham won the states Democratic gubernatorial primary. Grisham will run in the general election against Rep. Steve Pearce, who was unopposed in Tuesdays Republican primary.
In Iowa, retired businessman Fred Hubbell won Tuesdays Democratic gubernatorial primary and will face off against incumbent Republican Governor Kim Reynolds. In South Dakota, Rep. Kristi Noem defeated state Attorney General Marty Jackley in the states Republican gubernatorial primary.
Noem will advance to the general election in November, when she will face off against Billie Sutton, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
In Montana, Republican candidates are lining up to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, who represents a state President Trump easily won in 2016.
Among the GOP challengers in Tuesday's primary: state auditor Matt Rosendale, Judge Russ Fagg, state Sen. Albert Olszewski and combat veteran Troy Downing. Its too early to call that contest.
In California, the Democratic Party's plan to regain control of the House of Representatives is facing a big test. Democrats need to flip 23 GOP-held seats to wrest the House majority from Republicans this fall.
California's "jungle primary" is set up to advance the top-two finishers to the general election regardless of party. But the big question facing Democrats in California on Tuesday is whether their candidates' enthusiasm could backfire.
So many Democratic contenders have jumped into key races – largely running on an anti-Trump platform – that the overload threatens to split the vote and boost Republicans.
Among the targeted Republican House seats is the one held by Republican Rep. No Democrat has ever represented Walters' 45th District in Orange County, but four Democratic candidates are competing for a chance to challenge her in November.
In Californias 48th district, which includes Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, Democrats face a potential scenario where two Republicans – and no Democrats – advance to November.
The seat is currently represented by GOP Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, who's faced criticism over Russia-friendly rhetoric. But if Democrats split the vote too many ways on Tuesday, Republicans could grab the first and second ballot spots under the "jungle primary" system.
Over in California's 49th district, Democrats see another opportunity in the seat soon to be vacated by retiring GOP Rep. They are also eyeing the seat of outgoing Republican Rep.
Ed Royce, the chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, who has represented the state's 39th district. As for statewide races, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a liberal Democrat, is the clear front-runner in Californias gubernatorial race.
But the fight for the second spot on the ballot is being fought among a handful of hopefuls – notably former Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Republican businessman John Cox, who appears to be surging after an endorsement from the president.
Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., remains the front-runner in the state's Senate race despite her failure to secure the California Democratic Party's endorsement in February. The fight for the second spot on the ballot is between the more liberal Democratic state Sen.
Kevin de Leon and Republican James P.
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