Primary elections were held to determine candidates for November's midterms. A progressive Democrat, State Rep. Angie Nixon, won the nomination for U.S. Senate, which is seen as a significant upset. Her victory came despite being out-funded by her opponent. Nixon will face a challenging general election.

Further information about the primary elections and Nixon's campaign is available. The outcome of the elections has been noted as part of a trend.

Nixon's win has implications for the upcoming general election, although the outcome is still uncertain.