July 30 will see key primaries in the western U.S. states of Arizona and Alaska—two hot and cold temperature gauges for November’s presidential election.
Some races will decide the candidates in key swing districts, while others will pit well-known Republicans against each other.
It all sets the stage for November, when Republicans defend their narrow House majority and Democrats attempt to maintain their tenuous hold on the Senate.
As a presidential battleground state, Arizona’s down-ballot races will likely be a magnet for media attention and money. Meanwhile, although the presidential contest is not likely to be as competitive in heavily Republican Alaska, a House race will test a Democratic incumbent’s durability….