Six States Vote in Primaries as Acting AG Grilled Over DOJ Budget

Primary elections in six states, including California and Iowa, are shaping key races for Congress and local offices, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces lawmakers over the Department of Justice’s budget [152429][152062][164526][165645].

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Voters in Nebraska, West Virginia, New Jersey, Iowa, California, and Los Angeles headed to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for the U.S. House, Senate, and state positions, setting the stage for the 2026 midterm elections [146590][164526][166231]. In Los Angeles, a closely watched city council race saw an incumbent face a strong challenge driven by voter concerns over public safety and homelessness [166231]. Iowa’s primaries highlighted a competitive Republican tilt in a traditionally Democratic district, while New Jersey’s results showed steady party alignment with few surprises [166231].

Simultaneously, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the House Appropriations Committee, answering questions about the Department of Justice’s budget and priorities [165645]. The dual events marked a busy day in national politics, with voters casting ballots and lawmakers scrutinizing administration spending [165645].

The outcomes from these early contests are expected to reveal party strengths and voter priorities ahead of the general election in November [146590][166231].

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