Live Primary Results: Durham Mayor, State Senate Specials in Massachusetts and Oklahoma

This Tuesday, we're following two State Senate special primaries as well as a primary for the mayor of Durham, North Carolina.

Next up is Saturday's Louisiana majority vote primary, headlined by the gubernatorial election. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards is ineligible to run due to term limits. Check back later in the week for an overview and live results.

Mayoral Primary

Durham, North Carolina

*_{Population rank is based on the July 1, 2022 Census Bureau estimates. It is based on the city itself, not the associated metropolitan area.}

Mayors in Durham serve two-year terms. Incumbent Elaine O'Neal is not seeking reelection. There are eight candidates on the nonpartisan primary ballot looking to succeed her. The top two will advance to the general election on November 7.

Polls close at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.

State Legislative Special Primaries

Massachusetts State Senate District Worcester and Hampshire

Democrats hold an overwhelming 36-3 supermajority in the Massachusetts State Senate.  Members serve two-year terms; the next regular elections are in 2024.

Most districts are named after counties at least partially within its borders. District Worcester and Hampshire is located in the central part of the state. The seat was previously held by Anne Gobi (D), who resigned in June. Gobi was elected by a fairly narrow 54% to 46% margin in 2022.

Bruce Chester and Peter Durant are competing for the Republican nomination. The winner will meet Democrat Jonathan Zlotnik - who is unopposed - in the November 7 general election. Durant and Zlotnik are both currently serving in the State House.

Polls close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Oklahoma State Senate District 32

The Oklahoma State Senate is dominated by Republicans, who hold a 39 seat supermajority. Democrats control eight seats. Members serve four-year staggered terms; half the seats will be up for election next year.

District 32 is in the southwestern part of the state, including Lawton and Comanche County. Republican John Montgomery resigned in August. 

Four candidates are seeking the Republican nomination.

Two candidates are competing in the Democratic primary. Johnny Jernigan returns for his second attempt to win the seat. He was the party's nominee in 2022, losing to Montgomery by a 67% to 33% margin in the general election.

Winners will advance to the December 12 general election. Polls close at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

Upcoming Elections

Looking ahead to 2024? Bookmark the Presidential Election Calendar. 

• October 14
  • Louisiana Majority Vote Primary
    • General Election Runoff, as needed, November 18
• October 24
  • Alabama State House Districts 16 and 55 
  • South Carolina State Senate District 19 Special (Primary)
    • Runoff, as needed, November 7
• November 7
  • Kentucky, Mississippi Governor
  • State Legislature: Mississippi, New Jersey, Virginia
  • Rhode Island Congressional District 1 Special
  • Mayors:  Aurora, CO; Boise, ID; Charlotte, NC; Columbus, OH; Durham NC; Fort Wayne, IN; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Spokane, WA; Tucson, AZ; Wichita, KS
  • Legislative Special Elections:  FL State House District 35 (Primary), KY State House District 93, MA State Senate District Worcester & Hampshire, ME State House District 50, NH State House District Hillsborough 3,  RI State Senate District 1, SC State Senate District 42, TX State House District 2
• November 16
  • Minnesota State House District 52B Special (Primary)
• November 21
  • Utah Congressional District 2 Special
• November 29
  • Mississippi Runoffs, as needed