Primary Results Set Stage for Pivotal Senate Races in Montana and New Jersey

Tester vs. Sheehy in Montana and Menendez's independent bid in New Jersey highlight the challenges incumbents face in the 2024 elections.

Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy secured their respective nominations for Montana's Senate race, setting up a high-stakes battle.
Sen. Bob Menendez filed for an independent bid amid ongoing corruption charges, complicating the New Jersey Senate race.
Incumbent lawmakers, including Tester and Menendez's son, largely fended off primary challengers across multiple states.
Protest votes against Biden and Trump were notable but did not affect their primary victories.
Key Senate and House races, including Montana's and New Jersey's, will be crucial in determining control of Congress.