The Cook Political Report rates the West Virginia 2nd District race as Solidly Republican, so the winner of this primary is expected to have a strong advantage in November.

The crucial Tamil Nadu floor test is underway with the Congress and AIADMK faction led by CV Shanmugam deciding to back the TVK.

Janata Dal (Secular)'s G.T.Devegowda won the election by upstaging Indian National Congress's Siddaramaiah by a margin of 36,042 votes.