US States Hold 110 August Elections, Including Key Senate and Governor Primaries
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Updated · Bolts · Jul 31
US States Hold 110 August Elections, Including Key Senate and Governor Primaries
3 articles · Updated · Bolts · Jul 31
Summary
110 elections across multiple states will unfold in August, with Senate and governor primaries expected to shape November’s political map.
Aug. 4 opens the busiest stretch, with Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington voting, followed by Tennessee and Hawaii later that week.
Aug. 11 features primaries in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin, plus South Carolina Republicans’ special primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham.
Aug. 18 brings contests in Alaska, Florida, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, before Oklahoma votes on Aug. 25 and South Carolina could hold a runoff.
Beyond marquee statewide races, the month also includes referendums, supreme court contests, school board battles and sheriff primaries that could reshape state and local politics.