Super Tuesday, typically a big day in the presidential race with multiple states voting, lacks drama this year as Donald Trump and President Biden are expected to win big in the primaries. However, down-ballot races provide some intrigue to political watchers.
In California, the Senate primary has shifted into a race for second place, with Rep. Adam Schiff likely to secure one spot. The battle for the second spot is between a surprise contender, Steve Garvey, and Rep. Katie Porter, making the race a choice between an establishment Democrat and a liberal challenger.
In North Carolina, the governor’s race features two starkly different candidates – AG Josh Stein and Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The contest will serve as a referendum on national parties with Republicans linking Stein to Biden and Democrats painting Robinson as an extremist.
House races in California will offer a glimpse into efforts to control the House in November. The jungle primary system complicates Democratic plans in some key districts, with a battle between two Democratic candidates possibly boosting Republican challengers.
Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot bar former President Trump from running for another term, a decision that all justices agreed upon but with differing reasons. The ruling stated that only Congress can enforce the provision barring insurrectionists from holding office.
Overall, while the presidential race on Super Tuesday lacks suspense, down-ballot races and legal rulings provide plenty of intrigue for political observers.
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