Primary election on Tuesday will narrow the field of state candidates

There are no contests locally for Tuesday's primary election, but the voting will narrow the field of statewide candidates.

In the race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Tom Harkin, who is retiring, Republicans will choose from among Sam Clovis of Hinton, Joni Ernst of Red Oak, Mark Jacobs of West Des Moines, Scott Schaben of Ames and Matt Whitaker of Clive.  Congressman Bruce Braley is the lone Democratic party candidate.

In Eastern Iowa's Congressional race, Republicans will choose from among Rod Blum of Dubuque, Gail E. Boliver of Marshalltown and Steve Rathje of Cedar Rapids.  Democratic Party candidates for First Congressional District are Swati Dandekar of Marion, Anesa Kajtazovic of Waterloo, Pat Murphy of Dubuque, Dave O'Brien of Cedar Rapids and Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids.

decorahnews.com will post Winneshiek County primary election vote totals Tuesday night.