Campaign 2026: Primary Night in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico & South Dakota

This C-SPAN broadcast on June 3, 2026, covered the primary elections in six states: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. The discussion focused heavily on key races impacting the U.S. House and Senate, as well as gubernatorial contests, with detailed analysis of candidate standings, campaign spending, and political dynamics. Notably, the California gubernatorial primary was highlighted as one of the most expensive non-presidential races ever, with candidates like Steve Hilton and Javier Basera leading early returns. Iowa's Senate primary saw Josh Turk secure the Democratic nomination with significant outside funding, setting up a competitive general election against Republican Ashley Henson. The program also covered the influence of super PACs and dark money in various primaries, redistricting impacts, and the role of Donald Trump's endorsements. Several competitive House races were discussed, including New Jersey's 7th and 12th districts and California's 22nd district. The broadcast included live calls from voters and campaign speeches, emphasizing the importance of these primaries in shaping the 2026 midterm election landscape.