A Republican candidate shares a name with a current US senator. This individual, a retired teacher, will move on to the general election. The candidate's path to the ballot was cleared after a judge's ruling.

A state elections official had previously made a decision that was later invalidated. The general election is expected to be closely watched. Multiple candidates have advanced, including the incumbent senator and a former US representative.

Further information about the election and its candidates can be found through additional reporting.