NEW YORK — Voters in New York, Maryland, and Utah cast ballots Tuesday in congressional primary elections that will determine party nominees for the 2026 midterm elections, with several contests drawing national attention because of competitive races and potential changes in the House of Representatives. Election officials in the states oversaw voting on June 23, with results being released after polls closed.
In New York, several Democratic congressional primaries attracted attention, including contests involving incumbents and candidates seeking to shape the party’s direction. Reuters reported that the races included challenges to Democratic lawmakers and contests for open seats, while New York’s primary elections were viewed as significant for determining candidates ahead of the November general election.
One closely watched New York race involved the state’s 10th Congressional District, where Representative Dan Goldman faced a primary challenge from former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, according to election coverage. Another contest involved the open seat in the 12th District following Representative Jerry Nadler’s departure from Congress, with several Democrats competing for the nomination.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported several progressive Democratic candidates during the primary campaign, according to Reuters and other media reports. The races reflected divisions among Democratic voters over issues including policy priorities and party leadership. Mamdani said his endorsed candidates shared a focus on affordability and other local concerns, according to campaign statements reported by news organizations.
In Utah, voters selected congressional nominees under new district boundaries that changed the political landscape in parts of the state. The Associated Press reported that a new map created a Democratic-leaning district in Salt Lake City, altering the dynamics of congressional races in a state where Republicans have traditionally held most federal seats.
Maryland voters also participated in primary elections for congressional and other offices, with candidates seeking their parties’ nominations before the general election. Election officials and local authorities provided voting information and oversaw ballot counting, while final results depended on the completion of vote tabulation.
The primary elections are part of the broader process of selecting candidates for the 2026 congressional elections. Political parties use primary contests to choose nominees who will compete in November, when voters will decide control of congressional seats.
On Tuesday night, officials continued reporting results from the three states. Some races were expected to require additional counting before final outcomes were confirmed, and details remained dependent on certification by state election authorities.
