8 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

8 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

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May 20, 2026

President Trump is in his second term and has led his party into political danger ahead of the midterms, but his party’s voters are still firmly in his thrall.

Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky giving his concession speech on Tuesday night.

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Here are eight takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries. →

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