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Voters in Five US States Casting Primary Ballots

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   Five U.S. states are holding primary elections Tuesday, with a
   Republican battle foraSenate seat representing Kansas among the key
   races.

   A total of 11 candidates are competing for the chance to be on the
   November general election ballotas voters make their pick to fill the
   seat of retiring Republican Senator Pat Roberts.

   Roberts has endorsed Congressman Roger Marshall, who also has the
   backing of other Republican leaders. Former Kansas secretary of state
   Kris Kobach and plumbing company founderBob Hamiltonare the other top
   contenders. Kobach lost a 2018 bid to be the governor of Kansas.

   The last time a Republican candidate lost an election for a Senate seat
   representing Kansas was 1932. The Republican who wins Tuesday will
   likely be favored in November, but Democratic candidate
   BarbaraBollierhas raised more money thus far than any of the
   Republicans and her party is pushing to regain a majority in the
   Senate.

   Heading into the November election day, Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate
   advantage, while Democrats have the majority in the House of
   Representatives.

   In the House, there is a Republican primary Tuesday for the 2nd
   congressional district in Kansas with incumbent Congressman Steve
   Watkins battling a challenge from State Treasurer JakeLaTurner.

   LaTurnerhas saidfelony illegal voting charges against Watkins, which
   Watkins denies, make him vulnerable to losing the seat to a Democrat in
   November.Watkins has campaigned as a staunch conservative who backs
   President Donald Trump.

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