Indiana primary election: Five things to watch Tuesday in major races

Open seats in both Congress and the governor’s mansion don’t come around too often — and multiple vacancies in the Hoosier State have drawn a record number of GOP contenders and outside money in the primary coming up on Tuesday.

By November, more than half of Indiana’s congressional delegation could be brand new after vacancies in the 3rd, 6th, and 8th Districts have drawn multiple contenders. One of the most competitive races is playing out in the 5th District after Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) reversed her decision and filed to run for reelection. However, by then, at least seven other Republicans had already filed to run for her seat.