Incumbent U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell faces ten challengers in the upcoming Washington primary on August 6, 2024, where candidates are advocating for various pro-democracy reforms and environmental initiatives. In the U.S. House, Republicans are defending a narrow majority, with key races in Arizona including a rematch between Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Joe Kent, as well as competitive primaries for both parties. Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is also contested, with three challengers aiming to influence K-12 education policy. In the 8th Congressional District, incumbent Kim Schrier faces three challengers, with issues such as ranked choice voting and various social policies at the forefront of the candidates' platforms. These elections highlight significant stakes for both parties as they vie for control ahead of the November general elections. All candidates are focusing on issues like education reform, environmental policy, and labor practices, shaping the political landscape ahead of the primaries.