A run down of Senate and Governor races from the New York Magazine….
The primaries are now in full swing, with 17 states holding elections this month to nominate candidates for November. The 2022 midterms will determine whether Democrats retain or lose their fragile control over the U.S. Senate and House, along with the balance of power in many states holding legislative and gubernatorial contests. Typically the president’s party loses ground in midterms, particularly if he’s as unpopular as Joe Bidenand the economy is troubled. The odds are high that Republicans will take the House and make some state-level gains. Democrats may be able to hold onto the Senate thanks to a favorable landscape, though the size of the likely Republican “wave” will make a lot of difference up and down the ballot.
With a third of the U.S. Senate up for reelection and 36 states holding gubernatorial contests, there’s a lot to keep track of. This guide, which we’ll update throughout the cycle, will help you track all the crucial races, primary upsets, and campaign drama — both Donald Trump–fueled and naturally occurring — from now through Election Day on November 8….