All eyes will be on Pennsylvania on Tuesday, as the key swing states holds its presidential primary and other pivotal elections.
While former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have locked down their respective party nominations, they’re still expected to pick up additional delegates on Tuesday.
Rep. Summer Lee, D-Penn., will also face a competitive primary challenge on Tuesday in the state’s 12th congressional district as Republicans and Democrats vie to control the U.S. House. She’s facing off against Bhavini Patel, a member of the Edgewood Borough Council in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) (2nd R) speaks as Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and other participants listen during a news conference on the Green New Deal in front of the U.S. Capitol on April 20, 2023, in Washington, DC. The lawmakers held a news conference to reintroduce the “Green New Deal Resolution,” which was first introduced on April 20, 2021, as a non-binding resolution titled, “Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.”
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But those aren’t the only tight races happening on Tuesday. Keep up with the USA TODAY Network’s live coverage of the latest races.
How many delegates does Joe Biden have?
Joe Biden has picked up 3,078 delegates as he seeks another term in the White House. He needed 1,968 to clinch the Democratic nomination.
Biden is widely expected to win the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, which would grant him 159 additional delegates.
– Marina Pitofsky
When are the 2024 conventions?
The Republican Convention will run from July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Democratic Convention will take place a month later, from August 19-22, in Chicago, Illinois.
– Karissa Waddick
Which states haven’t held primaries yet?
While the results of the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries are all but set, a number of states still haven’t voted in either party’s race. Those states include Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, West Virginia, Kentucky, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. The District of Columbia held it’s GOP primary in March, but Democrats in the territory will cast their ballots in June.
– Karissa Waddick
Can I vote in Pennsylvania?
First-time voters or individuals who are casting a ballot in a new precinct will need to show identification, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
Acceptable identification includes a driver’s license, student ID, a firearm permit, a current paycheck and more.
It is a closed primary, meaning that only voters who are registered Democratic or Republican may vote on candidates in their respective parties.
– Teresa Boeckel
What are the key Pennsylvania House races to watch?
- 1st District: Longtime Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is being challenged on his right flank by Mark Houk, a candidate who believes abortions should be banned in nearly all circumstances – including in cases of rape and incest. The primary race could demonstrate just how important the issue of abortion is for the Republican Party’s base.
- 7th District: Three Republicans – Kevin Dellicker, Ryan Mackenzie and Maria Montero – are competing to take on Democratic Rep. Susan Wild. Her seat is a top target for the GOP in November.
- 10th District: Six Democrats are vying for the Democratic nomination to challenge GOP Rep. Scott Perry in the November election. Perry was a former chair of the Freedom Caucus, one of the most conservative factions of the Republican Party and was a key figure in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Democrats see an opportunity to flip the seat in the general election.
- 12th District: Bhavini Patel is running against incumbent Rep. Summer Lee with a message centered on the Israel and Hamas war. Patel has cast herself as a more moderate, pro-Israel candidate and has criticized Lee for her opposition to providing U.S. military aid to Israel.
Who is running for Pennsylvania Attorney General?
Five Democrats and two Republicans are also battling for the open state attorney general position, once held by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. Michelle Henry, who is completing the remainder of Shapiro’s term since he was elected governor in 2022, is not running for the position.
Candidates in the Democratic primary include Eugene DePasquale, Keir Bradford-Grey, Joe Khan, Jared Solomon and Jack Stollsteimer.
On the Republican side, state house member Craig Williams is facing off against York County District Attorney Dave Sunday.
− Karissa Waddick
Can independents vote in primaries in Pennsylvania?
No, only registered Republicans and Democrats can cast their ballots in their party primaries. However, independent voters can vote on ballot questions.
− Marina Pitofsky
How many delegates does Donald Trump have?
Donald Trump has picked up 1,915 delegates as he seeks another term in office. He needed 1,215 delegates to lock down the 2024 Republican nomination.
The former president is expected to pick up 67 delegates in Pennsylvania’s GOP primary on Tuesday.
− Marina Pitofsky
Abortion fight plays out in Pennsylvania attorney general election
Abortion has roiled down-ballot races across the country, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Reproductive rights have been a major topic in the attorney general’s race.
All five Democratic candidates for attorney general have committed to protecting the right to abortion and access to FDA-approved medications such as mifepristone. Meanwhile, the Republican candidates have said that they do not believe the state constitution guarantees the right to an abortion.
As attorney general, both sides would leave the issue for the state legislature to decide.
− Karissa Waddick
What time do the polls close in Pennsylvania?
Polls close in Pennsylvania at 8 p.m. ET. Anyone in line by 8 p.m. can vote.
Absentee and mail-in ballots also must be returned and received by election officials by 8 p.m.
– Karissa Waddick
Rep. Summer Lee faces primary challenger over Israel/Hamas war
A Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District could reveal just how salient the Israel and Hamas war is for Democratic voters – particularly in swing areas of the country.
First-term progressive Rep. Summer Lee, who was among the early advocates calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, is facing a primary challenge from moderate Bhavini Patel over her opposition to the war.
Patel, a 29-year-old municipal council member, has framed the incumbent’s criticism of Israel as detrimental to Biden’s re-election efforts
– Karissa Waddick
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pennsylvania primary live updates: What time do polls close? When will results be in?
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