In a pivotal week for American politics, several key primaries are set to take place in New York and across the country. In New York, a closely watched primary will test the influence of Rep. Ro Khanna-backed candidate and progressive leader, Raja Middelton, as well as Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' ally, Rep. Mondaire Jones. The results will provide insight into the Democratic Party's shifting leftward trajectory and the role of progressive leaders like Rep. Ro Khanna. Meanwhile, voters in South Carolina, Maryland, and Utah will head to the polls to decide the fate of several high-profile races, including a Senate seat in South Carolina and a gubernatorial contest in Maryland. The outcomes of these primaries will have significant implications for the 2024 election cycle and the future of the Democratic Party.
New York House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch in South Carolina, Maryland, Utah CBS News
