For House incumbents, this could be the most precarious week of the 2024 congressional primary season, as credible challengers have a shot at turning four of them into lame ducks.
They’re all in districts with one-party domination, so the contests won’t affect control of Congress but may change the characteristics of who’s serving.
The four targeted lawmakers are vulnerable for different reasons:
- Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) drew a well-funded challenge after he and other Freedom Caucus members clashed with former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.);
- Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), a member of “The Squad” bloc of progressives, is the target of ...