President Trump isn’t worried that Iran will hurt Republicans’ midterm chances
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Primary election season is heating up as voters in six states head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2nd.
They will decide which candidates will appear on the ballot in November’s midterm elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.
Elected offices vary by state, but many include the U.S. House, Senate, and gubernatorial seats. Other state and local governments may also participate in the vote.
Elections to watch include the California gubernatorial race, as Gov. Gavin Newsom reaches term limits this year. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will also face challengers in the June 2 election, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.
Iowa, New Mexico and South Dakota also hold their own high-stakes gubernatorial primaries.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to the polls today.
Which states will have primaries on June 2nd?
The following states will have primary elections on Tuesday, June 2nd:
- California
- iowa
- montana
- new jersey
- new mexico
- south dakota
What time does voting start and end on June 2nd? See times in California, New Jersey, and more
Polling places open and close at different times depending on the state. See full list:
california voting hours
- From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
Iowa voting hours
- From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
montana voting hours
- From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
new jersey voting hours
- From 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time
New Mexico voting hours
- From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
voting times in south dakota
- From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time
Find your polling place for the June 2 primary election
To find your polling place for the June 2 primary election, check out the following websites:
Melina Khan is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. X Keep up with her at @melinakh and on Instagram @bymelinakhan.
