Down-ballot primaries speak to future of both parties: The Note
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The Georgia governor's Republican primary is Tuesday’s main event in a critical state that will be closely watched this midterm year and well beyond
The TAKE with Rick Klein
The race to be governor of Georgia is Tuesday's main event, featuring boldface names and familiar stakes in a critical state that will be closely watched this midterm year and well beyond.
But with former President Donald Trump's pick in that race headed toward what's likely to be a lopsided defeat, a group of lower-profile primaries up and down the ballot could offer more intriguing hints about the state of affairs inside both parties.
The more impactful contest in Georgia might be for secretary of state, where incumbent Brad Raffensperger drew a primary challenger endorsed by Trump, Rep. Jody Hice, after standing behind President Joe Biden's victory. That race could determine who oversees voting and vote counting in the state in 2024.
