New York and other states hold House primary elections for open seats
Voters in several states, including New York, are casting ballots today in a series of House primary contests. The New York results include several open seats following the exit of incumbent members.
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Voters across multiple states, including New York, South Carolina, Maryland, and Utah, are participating in House primary elections on Tuesday. These contests involve various races to determine candidates for Congressional positions.
In New York, voters are casting ballots for the 7th, 12th, and 21st Congressional Districts. According to The Hill, these results follow the exits of Representatives Nydia Velázquez, Jerry Nadler, and Elise Stefanik. These departures created open seats that are currently being contested during this primary cycle.
CBS News also reported on the New York primaries, noting that the outcomes may serve as a test of the influence held by local figures such as Zohran Mamdani. Beyond the state of New York, CBS News confirmed that House primary elections are taking place in South Carolina, Maryland, and Utah to fill several positions.