Democratic Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long of Delaware is facing a scandal that could potentially decide the outcome of the governor’s race. Hall-Long fired her husband after it was revealed that over $200,000 in unreported funds had gone from her campaign account to him. Although the state Attorney General decided not to prosecute due to narrow state laws, the situation has taken a toll on Hall-Long’s political prospects. Her polling lead has disappeared, and calls for her to drop out of the race have emerged from within her own party.
In Washington and Missouri, gubernatorial races are also seeing developments. Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson won the primary in Washington, positioning him as the favorite in the upcoming election. In Missouri, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe emerged victorious, securing the Republican nomination for governor in the solidly red state.
Primary voters in the Kansas City area have demonstrated a trend of punishing lawmakers who stray from party lines. Legislators faced defeat for breaking with party orthodoxy on transgender issues, signaling the importance of party loyalty in primary elections.
In Michigan, GOP state Rep. Neil Friske was ousted following a scandal involving accusations of sexual assault and weapon firing. The outcome of these elections highlights the impact of scandals and party loyalty on election results, shaping the political landscape in these states.
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