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Article snippet: A historic number of candidates and an all-out fight for control of the House means 2018 will feature a number of closely contested primaries. Here are seven primaries to watch in the new year. Illinois's 3rd District — Rep. MORE (D) On paper, Lipinski looks to be a sure thing for reelection in his Chicago-land district. He inherited the district from his father in 2005, and he’s rarely faced competitive primaries or difficult general election challenges. But Lipinski is opposed to abortion rights, a position that has prompted groups like NARAL Pro-Choice America, MoveOn.org and the Human Rights Campaign to support his opponent, Marie Newman. Newman also has support from Sen. MORE (D-N.Y.) through her leadership PAC. The challenge facing Newman is a steep one — Lipinski is far outpacing Newman in fundraising, and his string of reelection wins suggests his constituents aren’t hungry for change. But the primary is a microcosm of Democrats’ larger battle over abortion, making the race one to watch. Kentucky’s 6th District — Rep. MORE (R) This Kentucky district is set for a clash between two strong Democratic candidates looking to win the right to face Barr. Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath burst onto the scene this year with a viral announcement video that recounted her path to becoming one of the first female Marine combat fighter pilots. The video helped her net more than $800,000 through the first three fundraising quarters. But McGrath no l... Link to the full article to read more