2014 elections preview: State legislative primaries in six more states
June 2, 2014
By Ballotpedia's State Legislatures team
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On June 3, 2014, Alabama, California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico and South Dakota will hold primary elections. Across the six states, 665 seats are up for election in 2014. Of the possible 1050, there are 269 (25.6%) contested primaries. One hundred and thirty-seven (50.9%) of those primaries feature incumbents. Of the 506 incumbents in these states running for re-election in 2014, 62 Democrats and 75 Republicans will face primary challengers. The other 369 will advance to the November 4 general election without facing primary competition.
Alabama
In Alabama, there are 140 seats up for election in 2014, 35 in the Senate and 105 in the House. In total, there are 66 (23.6%) contested primaries across the state, with 20 in the Senate and 46 in the House. Forty-two (63.6%) of these contested primaries (11 in the Senate and 31 in the House) feature incumbents. Fourteen (33.3%) of the incumbents facing a primary challenge are Democrats and 28 (66.7%) are Republicans. In Alabama, all polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time.[1]
Senate
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2014
There are a total of 20 contested primaries, 4 Democratic and 16 Republican, on the Alabama State Senate ballot. One Democratic and ten Republican incumbents will face primary competition on June 2. Five incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 19 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition include:
- District 7: Incumbent Paul Sanford (R), first elected in 2009, is challenged in the Republican primary by David Blair. Michell J. Howie will face Rhonda "Rose" Gaskin in the Democratic primary.
- District 12: Four-term incumbent Del Marsh (R) is challenged in the Republican primary by Steven Guede. Taylor Stewart is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- District 31: Four-term incumbent Jimmy Holley (R) is challenged in the Republican primary by Garreth Moore. Larry Greenwood is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
House
There are a total of 46 contested primaries, 16 Democratic and 30 Republican, on the Alabama House of Representatives ballot. Thirty-one incumbents, 13 Democrats and 18 Republicans, will face primary competition on June 2. Fifteen incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 58 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state representatives facing primary competition include:
- District 17: Six-term incumbent Mike Millican (R) is challenged in the Republican primary by Jim Bonner. Don Barnwell is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- District 23: Five-term incumbent John Robinson (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Jim Green. James T. (Tommy) Hanes, Jr. is unopposed in the Republican primary.
- District 52: Eight-term incumbent John W. Rogers, Jr. (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Patrick Sellers. Phillip Bahakel is unopposed in the Republican primary.
- District 76: Five-term incumbent Thad McClammy (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Maurice Rollins and Tracy Larkin. No Republican filed to run.
- District 79: Four-term incumbent Mike Hubbard (R) is challenged in the Republican primary by Fred "Sandy" Toomer. Shirley Scott-Harris is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- District 83: Five-term incumbent George "Tootie" Bandy (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Ronnie Reed. Gary Head is unopposed in the Republican primary.
California
In California, there are 100 seats up for election in 2014, 20 in the Senate and 80 in the House. In total, there are 82 (82.0%) contested primaries across the state, with 17 in the Senate and 65 in the House. Fifty (61.0%) of these contested primaries (8 in the Senate and 42 in the House) feature incumbents. Thirty-five (70.0%) of the incumbents facing a primary challenge are Democrats and 15 (30.0%) are Republicans. All polls in California are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pacific Time.[2]
Senate
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2014
There are a total of 17 contested primaries on the California State Senate ballot. Three Democratic and five Republican incumbents will face primary competition on June 2. Eight incumbents will face primary competition on June 8. Ten incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another two incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition are:
- District 4: Incumbent Jim Nielsen (R) is challenged by CJ Jawahar (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 8: District 14 incumbent Tom Berryhill (R) is challenged by Paulina Miranda (D) in the blanket primary for the seat being vacated by Leland Yee (D).
- District 12: Incumbent Anthony Cannella (R) is challenged by Shawn K. Bagley (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 14: District 16 incumbent Andy Vidak (R) is challenged by Luis Chavez (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 24 District 22 incumbent Kevin De Leon (D) is challenged by Peter Choi (D) and William "Rodriguez" Morrison (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 30: District 26 incumbent Holly J. Mitchell (D) is challenged by Isidro Armenta (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 38: District 36 incumbent Joel Anderson (R) is challenged by Fotios "Frank" Tsimboukakis (D) in the blanket primary.
- District 40: Incumbent Ben Hueso (D) is challenged by Rafael Estrada (D) in the blanket primary.
House
There are a total of 65 contested primaries on the California State Assembly ballot. Forty-two incumbents, 32 Democrats and 10 Republicans, will face primary competition on June 2. Twenty-three incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 15 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The Assembly members facing primary competition include:
- District 10: Incumbent Marc Levine (D) is challenged by Erin Carlstrom (D), Diana M. Conti (D), Veronica "Roni" Jacobi (D) and Gregory Allen (R) in the blanket primary.
- District 36: Incumbent Steve Fox (D) is challenged by Kermit F. Franklin (D), J.D. Kennedy (R), Tom Lackey (R) and Suzette M. Martinez (R) in the blanket primary.
- District 39: Incumbent Raul Bocanegra (D) is challenged by Patty Lopez (D) and Kevin J. Suscavage (D) in the blanket primary.
Iowa
In Iowa, there are 125 seats up for election in 2014, 25 in the Senate and 100 in the House. In total, there are 31 (12.4%) contested primaries across the state, with 13 in the Senate and 18 in the House. Ten (32.3%) of these contested primaries (four in the Senate and six in the House) feature incumbents. Four (40.0%) of the incumbents facing a primary challenge are Democrats and six (60.0%) are Republicans. In Iowa, all polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time, one of the longest poll open and close times in the nation.[3]
Senate
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2014
There are a total of thirteen contested primaries, seven Democratic and six Republican, on the Iowa State Senate ballot. Three Democratic and one Republican incumbent will face primary competition on June 2. Five incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 16 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition are:
- District 19: Incumbent Jack Whitver (R) is challenged in the Republican primary by Brett H. Nelson. No Democratic candidate filed to run.
- District 23: Incumbent Herman C. Quirmbach (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. The Democratic nominee will face Jeremy Davis (R) in the general election.
- District 35: Incumbent Wally E. Horn (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Lance Lefebure. No Republican candidate filed to run.
- District 45: Incumbent Joe M. Seng (D) is challenged in the Democratic primary by Mark James Riley. No Republican candidate filed to run.
House
There are a total of 18 contested primaries, eight Democratic and ten Republican, on the Iowa House of Representatives ballot. Six incumbents, one Democrat and five Republicans, will face primary competition on June 2. Ten incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 84 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state representatives facing primary competition are:
- District 25: Incumbent Stan Gustafson (R) is opposed in the Republican primary by challenger Joan Acela. No Democratic candidate filed to run.
- District 28: Incumbent Greg T. Heartsill (R) is opposed in the Republican primary by Jon Michael Van Wyk. Megan Suhr (D) will face the Republican nominee in the general election.
- District 39: Incumbent Jake Highfill (R) is opposed in the Republican primary by challengers Taylor Egly and Jerry Kinder. No Democratic candidate filed to run.
- District 60: Incumbent Walt Rogers (R) is opposed in the Republican primary by Jason Welch. Karyn Finn (D) will face the Republican nominee in the general election.
- District 84: Incumbent Dave Heaton (R) is opposed in the Republican primary by challenger Ralph Holmstrom. No Democratic candidate filed to run.
- District 85: Incumbent Vicki Lensing (D) is opposed in the Democratic primary by challenger Ron Varner. No Republican candidate filed to run.
Montana
In Montana, there are 125 seats up for election in 2014, 25 in the Senate and 100 in the House. In total, there are 57 (22.8%) contested primaries across the state, with 16 in the Senate and 41 in the House. Eighteen (31.6%) of these contested primaries (2 in the Senate and 16 in the House) feature incumbents. Three (16.7%) of the incumbents facing a primary challenge are Democrats and fifteen (83.3%) are Republicans. In Montana, polling place hours throughout the state vary. Polling places open between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Contact your local elections official for exact times.[4]
Senate
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2014
There are a total of 16 contested primaries, 4 Democratic and 12 Republican, on the Montana State Senate ballot. Two Republican incumbents will face primary competition on June 2. Eleven incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another seven incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition include:
- District 9: Incumbent Llew Jones (R), redistricted from the current District 14, is challenged by Joseph Large. David Brownell faces Joan Graham in the Democratic primary.
- District 43: Incumbent Scott Boulanger (R), redistricted from the current District 44, is challenged by House District 87 incumbent Pat Connell. Robert Schumacher is unopposed in the Democratic primary.
House
There are a total of 41 contested primaries, 17 Democratic and 24 Republican, on the Montana House of Representatives ballot. Sixteen incumbents, 3 Democrats and 13 Republicans, will face primary competition on June 2. Twenty-eight incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 54 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, there are 70 seats up for election in 2014, all in the House. In total, there are 18 (12.9%) contested primaries in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Seven (39%) of these contested primaries feature incumbents. Five (71.4%) of the incumbents facing a primary are Democrats and two (29%) are Republicans. In New Mexico, all polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Mountain Time on Election Day.[5]
House
A total of 7 incumbents will face primary competition on June 3. Eleven incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 52 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state representatives facing primary competition include:
- District 9: Incumbent Patricia Lundstrom will face Jordon Johnson, Olin Clawson and Yolanda Ahasteen-Azua in the Democratic primary. The winner of that election will be unopposed in the general election.
- District 29: Incumbent Thomas Anderson will face David Edward Adkins in the Republican primary. The winner of that contest will face Ronnie Martinez (D) in the general election. Anderson won the general election by a margin of victory of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 34: Incumbent Mary Helen Garcia will face Bealquin Bill Gomez and Christian Lira in the Democratic primary. The winner of that election will be unopposed in the general election.
- District 40: Incumbent Nick Salazar will face Bengie Regensberg in the Democratic primary. The winner of that contest will face James R. Gallegos (R) in the general election.
- District 56: Incumbent Zachary Cook will face Jim Lowrance in the Republican primary. The winner of that election will be unopposed in the general election.
- District 65: Incumbent James Roger Madalena, Jr. will face Orlando Lucero in the Democratic primary. The winner of that election will be unopposed in the general election.
- District 70: Incumbent Tomas E. Salazar will face Richard Vigil in the Democratic primary. The winner of that election will be unopposed in the general election.
South Dakota
In South Dakota, there are 105 seats up for election in 2014, 35 in the Senate and 70 in the House. In total, there are 15 (7.1%) contested primaries across the state, with five in the Senate and ten in the House. Ten (66.7%) of these contested primaries (two in the Senate and eight in the House) feature incumbents. One (10.0%) of the incumbents facing a primary challenge is a Democrat and nine (90.0%) are Republicans. In South Dakota, all polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast a ballot. South Dakota is divided between Central and Mountain time zones.[6]
Senate
There are a total of five contested primaries, one Democratic and four Republican, on the South Dakota State Senate ballot. Two Republican incumbents will face primary competition on June 2. Nine incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 24 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition are:
- District 24: Incumbent Jeff Monroe will face Tad Perry in the Republican primary.
- District 33: Incumbent Phil Jensen will face David Johnson in the Republican primary.
House
There are a total of ten contested primaries, two Democratic and eight Republican, on the South Dakota House of Representatives ballot. Eight incumbents, one Democrat and seven Republicans, will face primary competition on June 2. Twenty-four incumbents are not seeking re-election in 2014 and another 38 incumbents will advance past the primary without opposition. The state representatives facing primary competition include:
- District 2: Incumbent Dennis Feickert will face Dustina Gill and Steven McCleerey in the Democratic primary.
- District 16: Incumbents Jim Bolin and David Anderson will face Kevin D. Jensen in the Republican primary.
- District 20: Incumbent Tona Rozum will face Joshua Klumb and David Stevens in the Republican primary.
- District 23: Incumbent Justin Cronin will face Michele Harrison, Larry Nielson, and Gene Toennies in the Republican primary.
- District 24: Incumbents Mary Duvall and Tim Rounds will face Mark Venner in the Republican primary.
- District 29: Incumbent Dean Wink will face Terri Jorgenson, Thomas Brunner, Wanda Blair, and Tammy Basel in the Republican primary.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2014
- Alabama State Senate elections, 2014
- Alabama House of Representatives elections, 2014
- California State Senate elections, 2014
- California State Assembly elections, 2014
- Iowa State Senate elections, 2014
- Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Montana State Senate elections, 2014
- Montana House of Representatives elections, 2014
- New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2014
- South Dakota State Senate elections, 2014
- South Dakota House of Representatives elections, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ Code of Alabama, "Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 6," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Elections FAQ," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Find Your Polling Place," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ Vote411.org, "Voting In Montana," accessed January 3, 2014
- ↑ mytimetovote.com, "Voting In New Mexico," accessed May 26, 2014
- ↑ South Dakota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Calendar," accessed January 3, 2013
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