5 takeaways from primaries in Georgia, Oregon and Kentucky

Voters in several states headed to the polls on Tuesday, weighing in on key races up and down the ballot in Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky and Idaho. 

November matchups were solidified in a number of closely watched House contests, while President Biden and former President Trump sailed to victory in their respective party primaries in Kentucky and Oregon.

At the same time, voters in California picked Republican Vince Fong in a special election to finish the rest of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R) term in the House. 

Here are five takeaways from Tuesday night’s contests: 

Protest votes highlight frustration with Biden, Trump

Both presidential candidates raked in more delegates from their respective primaries in Kentucky and Oregon, but they also saw protest votes that underscore Americans’ discontent with the looming November rematch.