The Latest: Most polls close in North Carolina as voter confusion snarls Texas

Polls were beginning to close Tuesday in primary elections in three states, in a vote that marks the official beginning of the midterm elections. Voters cast ballots in North Carolina, Arkansas and Texas, where confusion in two counties enraged some voters who were turned away, and a judge in Dallas County extended voting by two hours.

As war with Iran breaks out, Democrats and Republicans are figuring out who they want to lead their party into November’s general election, when control of Congress and statehouses around the country will be up for grabs. The results of Tuesday’s elections could offer a hint of voter sentiment.

The most hotly contested races of the day were in Texas, with fierce competition on both sides of the aisle for U.S. Senate nominations. It’s possible that the Republican campaign will continue into a runoff.

Here’s the latest:

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina Senate nominations

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Wh...