
Takeaways from the May 14 Primaries
Published on May 15, 2024
On May 14, three states—Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia—held primary contests for Democrats and Republicans. On the presidential level, the contest was largely uneventful, despite some warning signs for both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. In other races down-ballot, the results were largely predictable, with a few unexpected shake-ups. Here are the top takeaways from the May 14 primary battles across the United States. Warning Signs for Trump and Biden As the 2024 election fast approaches, election night revealed some warning signs for both President Trump and President Biden. As expected, both men won their primaries. But they also brought home a lower portion of the vote than they’d like....
