<p>Voters in the United States headed to primaries&nbsp;and some local elections on Tuesday (May 21) in Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho.&nbsp;A number of closely watched House contests ended on expected lines with Democratic Party's Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump sailing to victory in the respective party primaries in Kentucky and Oregon.</p>

<p>In California, Republican Vince Fong was elected to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy for the remainder of this term.</p>

<p>Here are the key takeaways:</p>

<h2><strong>Prosecutor leading Trump's Georgia case wins primary</strong></h2>

<p>Fani Willis, the lead prosecutor in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, has won the state's Democratic primary election in her bid for a second term.</p>

<p>Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis defeated challenger Christian Wise during Tuesday's primary and will now face Republican Courtney Kramer in November's general election.</p>

<p>Judge Scott McAfee, also a key figure in Georgia election interference case,&nbsp;won a nonpartisan judicial race and was elected directly to the seat by Atlanta-area voters.</p>

<h2><strong>Nikki Haley still rakes in support from Republicans</strong></h2>

<p>Nikki Haley, despite exiting from the White House race in March 2024, pulled in roughly 6 per cent of Kentucky primary vote. Another 4 per cent voted uncommitted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite Haley's enduring popularity among committed Republicans, Donald Trump has indicated he is not considering his former Republican rival for vice president.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-joe-biden-donald-trump-register-head-to-head-wins-in-may-14-presidential-primaries-721596">US elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump register wins in May 14 presidential primaries</a></strong></p>

<p>Senators Tim Scott and J.D. Vance as well as New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik have been named as the most likely candidates.</p>

<p>"Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!" Trump previously wrote on his Truth Social platform.</p>

<h2><strong>Incumbents secure repeat wins</strong></h2>

<p>In Kentucky, Republican Thomas Massie fended off primary challengers for his seat in the state’s 4th Congressional District.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US elections: Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary</strong></p>

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<p>Over in Georgia, Lucy McBath (Democratic Party) knocked out two primary competitors for her seat in the Peach State’s 6th Congressional District.</p>

<p>Georgia Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson won reelection as well, fending off a challenge from former Democratic John Barrow.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Voters in the United States headed to primaries and some local elections on Tuesday (May 21) in Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. A number of closely watched House contests ended on expected lines with Democratic Party's Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump sailing to victory in the respective party primaries in Kentucky and Oregon.

Voters in the United States headed to primaries and some local elections on Tuesday (May 21) in Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. A number of closely watched House contests ended on expected lines with Democratic Party's Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump sailing to victory in the respective party primaries in Kentucky and Oregon. In California, Republican Vince Fong was elected to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy for the remainder of this term. Here are the key takeaways: Prosecutor leading Trump's Georgia case wins primary Fani Willis, the lead prosecutor in Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, has won the state's Democratic primary election in her bid for a second term. Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis defeated challenger Christian Wise during Tuesday's primary and will now face Republican Courtney Kramer in November's general election. Judge Scott McAfee, also a key figure in Georgia election interference case, won a nonpartisan judicial race and was elected directly to the seat by Atlanta-area voters. Nikki Haley still rakes in support from Republicans Nikki Haley, despite exiting from the White House race in March 2024, pulled in roughly 6 per cent of Kentucky primary vote. Another 4 per cent voted uncommitted. Despite Haley's enduring popularity among committed Republicans, Donald Trump has indicated he is not considering his former Republican rival for vice president. Also read | US elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump register wins in May 14 presidential primaries Senators Tim Scott and J.D. Vance as well as New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik have been named as the most likely candidates. "Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!" Trump previously wrote on his Truth Social platform. Incumbents secure repeat wins In Kentucky, Republican Thomas Massie fended off primary challengers for his seat in the state’s 4th Congressional District. Also watch | US elections: Biden wins South Carolina Democratic primary × Over in Georgia, Lucy McBath (Democratic Party) knocked out two primary competitors for her seat in the Peach State’s 6th Congressional District. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Andrew Pinson won reelection as well, fending off a challenge from former Democratic John Barrow. (With inputs from agencies)

Advantage Trump or Biden? Key takeaways from primary races in Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and California

<p><strong>US elections 2024 primary results</strong>: Ahead of the imminent November showdown between US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, the two emerged victorious in their respective parties' primaries in a total of five states.</p>

<p>Trump became the presumptive Republican nominee last week when he won enough delegates to mathematically win the nomination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the projections showed Biden&nbsp;winning in all states&nbsp;—&nbsp;Arizona,&nbsp;Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio&nbsp;— &nbsp;Florida where Democrats unanimously opted for all 224 delegates to the serving US president, Trump is projected to win in all five states with undefeatable leads.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-praises-schumers-anti-netanyahu-speech-calling-for-new-elections-as-israel-fumes-over-remarks-700617">Biden praises Schumer’s ‘anti-Netanyahu’ speech calling for new elections, Israel fumes over remarks</a></strong></p>

<p>War in Gaza also loomed large in the latest primaries. The&nbsp;activists in Arizona, in a show of frustration against Joe Biden's purported support for the Gaza war, urged supporters to 'Leave it Blank'.</p>

<h2><strong>Nikky Haley still captured Republican votes</strong></h2>

<p>In Ohio, Illinois, and Florida, the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley still captured a sizable proportion of the Republican vote despite no longer being in the race to secure the Republican presidential nomination.</p>

<p>While the presidential race dominates headlines, in Ohio's Republican Senate primary, businessman Bernie Moreno, endorsed by Trump, secured victory over competitors including Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Matt Dolan, scion of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team-owning family.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Appeal court refuses to halt Donald Trump's fraud penalty of $454 million</strong></p>

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<p>Both, Trump and Biden have shifted their campaign strategies toward battleground states crucial for victory in November. Trump, casting his vote in Palm Beach, Florida, told the reporters:&nbsp;"I voted for Donald Trump."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Biden's campaign stopped in Nevada and Arizona, states hotly contested in 2020 and remain crucial for both campaigns.</p>

<p>Trump, 77, has repeatedly portrayed his 81-year-old opponent as mentally unfit, while Biden has condemned Trump's actions as a threat to democracy, citing his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US elections 2024 primary results: Ahead of the imminent November showdown between US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, the two emerged victorious in their respective parties' primaries in a total of five states.

US elections 2024 primary results: Ahead of the imminent November showdown between US President Joe Biden and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, the two emerged victorious in their respective parties' primaries in a total of five states. Trump became the presumptive Republican nominee last week when he won enough delegates to mathematically win the nomination. While the projections showed Biden winning in all states — Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio — Florida where Democrats unanimously opted for all 224 delegates to the serving US president, Trump is projected to win in all five states with undefeatable leads. Also read | Biden praises Schumer’s ‘anti-Netanyahu’ speech calling for new elections, Israel fumes over remarks War in Gaza also loomed large in the latest primaries. The activists in Arizona, in a show of frustration against Joe Biden's purported support for the Gaza war, urged supporters to 'Leave it Blank'. Nikky Haley still captured Republican votes In Ohio, Illinois, and Florida, the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley still captured a sizable proportion of the Republican vote despite no longer being in the race to secure the Republican presidential nomination. While the presidential race dominates headlines, in Ohio's Republican Senate primary, businessman Bernie Moreno, endorsed by Trump, secured victory over competitors including Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Matt Dolan, scion of the Cleveland Guardians baseball team-owning family. Also watch | Appeal court refuses to halt Donald Trump's fraud penalty of $454 million × Both, Trump and Biden have shifted their campaign strategies toward battleground states crucial for victory in November. Trump, casting his vote in Palm Beach, Florida, told the reporters: "I voted for Donald Trump." Meanwhile, Biden's campaign stopped in Nevada and Arizona, states hotly contested in 2020 and remain crucial for both campaigns. Trump, 77, has repeatedly portrayed his 81-year-old opponent as mentally unfit, while Biden has condemned Trump's actions as a threat to democracy, citing his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. (With inputs from agencies)

US elections primary 2024: Trump, Biden secure key wins in march to presidential rematch

<p>Ever wonder to what extent some individual can go to fulfill their civic duties? Of course, with the government's assistance. This time, it was a couple of astronauts who did what could appear as a seemingly impossible task. They cast their ballots from space. Yes, quite literally from above our world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unprecedented demonstration of civic responsibility was made by astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara. Even the vastness of space did not hinder them from participating in the electoral process of US primary voting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo shared their extraterrestrial voting experience on X, formerly known as Twitter, encouraging Earthbound citizens to exercise their right to vote.</p>

<p>"Being in space didn’t stop (O’Hara) and I from voting. Go vote today!" Moghbeli wrote in her tweet.<img alt="Astronaut" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0e25a50d-4386-49d5-a273-64896133f808" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/USWhiteHouse%20%281%29.png" /></p>

<p>NASA's intricate space voting procedure involves astronauts completing electronic absentee ballots aboard the International Space Station. Once the vote is cast, the encrypted document embarks on a journey through the cosmos. It travels via a tracking and data relay satellite to a ground antenna situated at the White Sands Complex in New Mexico.</p>

<p>From there, the ballot takes the cosmic route to the Mission Control Center in Houston, serving as a relay station before reaching the county clerk’s office.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>This interstellar voting process underscores the lengths to which modern technology and innovation can facilitate participation in democratic practices, even beyond the confines of our planet.</p>

<h2><strong>Who are the astronauts who voted from space?</strong></h2>

<p>Jasmin Moghbeli was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2017. Moghbeli launched to the International Space Station as Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on August 26, 2023 and successfully docked on August 27, 2023.</p>

<p>In May 2017, Loral O’Hara was selected as a member of the 22nd NASA astronaut class. O’Hara was safely launched and docked to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz rocket on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ever wonder to what extent some individual can go to fulfill their civic duties? Of course, with the government's assistance. This time, it was a couple of astronauts who did what could appear as a seemingly impossible task.

Ever wonder to what extent some individual can go to fulfill their civic duties? Of course, with the government's assistance. This time, it was a couple of astronauts who did what could appear as a seemingly impossible task. They cast their ballots from space. Yes, quite literally from above our world. The unprecedented demonstration of civic responsibility was made by astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara. Even the vastness of space did not hinder them from participating in the electoral process of US primary voting. The duo shared their extraterrestrial voting experience on X, formerly known as Twitter, encouraging Earthbound citizens to exercise their right to vote. "Being in space didn’t stop (O’Hara) and I from voting. Go vote today!" Moghbeli wrote in her tweet. NASA's intricate space voting procedure involves astronauts completing electronic absentee ballots aboard the International Space Station. Once the vote is cast, the encrypted document embarks on a journey through the cosmos. It travels via a tracking and data relay satellite to a ground antenna situated at the White Sands Complex in New Mexico. From there, the ballot takes the cosmic route to the Mission Control Center in Houston, serving as a relay station before reaching the county clerk’s office. What does it mean? This interstellar voting process underscores the lengths to which modern technology and innovation can facilitate participation in democratic practices, even beyond the confines of our planet. Who are the astronauts who voted from space? Jasmin Moghbeli was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2017. Moghbeli launched to the International Space Station as Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on August 26, 2023 and successfully docked on August 27, 2023. In May 2017, Loral O’Hara was selected as a member of the 22nd NASA astronaut class. O’Hara was safely launched and docked to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz rocket on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA astronauts vote from space in US primary elections