Alongside Tuesday’s scheduled primaries, there are several special elections and a ballot measure in Oklahoma.

Congressional

California District 14 (Primary)

Most voting in California is done by mail. Results will start to be released after 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned in April. The winner of the special election will complete his term. If one candidate gets a majority of the vote, they are elected. Otherwise, the top to finishers will advance to a special general election on August 18.

The regular primary for this seat was held as part of the California statewide primary on June 2. In that contest, state Sen. Aisha Wahab led with 39% of the vote. Bay Area Board Transit Director Melissa Hernandez finished second with 17%. Three other candidates had between 12% and 14% support. 

There are 11 candidates on the special primary ballot, including the five that received double-digit support on June 2. 

Note that the regular primary used the new congressional map put into place after the passage of Proposition 50 last November. The special election will use the existing boundaries, as those will be used for representation through year-end. However, this district experienced little change so that shift should not have much impact on the outcome.

State Legislative

Georgia Senate District 7 (Runoff)

There are 33 Republicans and 21 Democrats, along with two vacancies in the Georgia State Senate. Members serve two-year terms; all 56 seats are on the ballot this year.

Democrat Nabilah Parkes resigned from District 7 in March to run for lieutenant governor. 

In the May 19 special election, Democrats received about 2/3 of the vote. However, Republican Aizaz Shaikh narrowly outpolled Democrat Adrienne White 34% to 33%, as a second Democrat finished just behind White in third.

The district has been competitive in recent cycles. Parkes won by 55% to 45%. She was first elected in 2022, flipping the seat from Republican with 53% of the vote. 

It is worth noting that the major runoffs in Georgia Tuesday are on the Republican side. A higher GOP turnout will likely benefit Shaikh.

Oklahoma Senate District 17 (Primary)

Republicans hold 40 of 48 seats in the Oklahoma State Senate. Members serve four-year staggered terms; the even-numbered districts are on the ballot this year.

There is a cumulative twelve-year service limit in the Oklahoma Legislature. District 17 Sen. Shane Jett (R) will reach that this year. He spent six years in the House earlier in his career, and he has served in the Senate since winning his seat in 2020.

Four Republicans are competing for the nomination. The winner will advance to a November 3 special general election against Democrat Ed Bolt.

Oklahoma House District 92 (Primary)

Republicans dominate the Oklahoma House of Representatives, holding an 81-18 advantage over Democrats. There are two vacancies. All 101 seats are on the ballot for a two-year term.

Democrat Forrest Bennett resigned last December to lead the Oklahoma AFL-CIO. Republicans haven’t contested this Oklahoma City district since 2016 and that will not change with the special election. Two Democrats are competing to fill the vacancy.

Ballot Measure

Oklahoma State Question 832

Approval of this measure would increase the state minimum wage in each of the next three years, indexing it to inflation thereafter.