Primary races on Tuesday will set the stage for November elections, with Trump-backed candidates and former NBA player Royce White among those battling for a seat in Congress. Expect some drama and a few slam dunks.

Tuesday's primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont are poised to shape the playing field for crucial House and Senate races this November. Highlights include Trump-endorsed businessman Eric Hovde aiming to secure a victory in Wisconsin, and ex-NBA star Royce White dribbling through controversy in his bid to unseat Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Meanwhile, Democratic heavyweights like Reps. Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig anxiously await their GOP challengers, suggesting a tempestuous election season ahead.

First up, we have Wisconsin where Trump-endorsed businessman Eric Hovde is the hot ticket in the Republican primary. Hovde is expected to advance and square off against Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in what promises to be a contentious race. Baldwin, a seasoned political player, may find herself facing more than just spiffy PowerPoints and ambitious development plans from Hovde.

Meanwhile, Minnesota’s senatorial race features former NBA player Royce White leading the GOP pack to challenge incumbent Sen. Amy Klobuchar. White, who seems to cause as much stir off the court as he did on it, is attracting attention for unpaid child support and some rather inflammatory remarks. One wonders if his slam dunks can translate to political victories.

Speaking of competition, Democratic Reps. Angie Craig of Minnesota and Jahana Hayes of Connecticut await the results of their Republican challengers' primaries. High stakes and close races are expected, especially with Trump backing Marine veteran Joe Teirab in Minnesota's competitive 2nd District. Craig must brace for a battle as Teirab looks to align Trump's fanfare with grassroots gumption.

While Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin gears up for Hovde, her GOP colleagues in Wisconsin, Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil, are also eying competitive November races. Steil’s anticipated challenger, Peter Barca, promises to make things interesting by leaning on his political veteran status. On the other hand, Democrats are grappling for a shot at Van Orden’s seat, with top fundraisers like Rebecca Cooke, state Rep. Katrina Shankland, and activist Eric Wilson leading the charge. (And let's not forget that in politics, interesting really means 'buckle up for a bumpy ride!')

Staying in Minnesota, Rep. Ilhan Omar is looking to maintain her position in the deep-blue 5th District. This race might seem like a walk in the park for Omar due to her hefty campaign spending of over $6.1 million compared to Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels' $1.2 million. But as history shows, dollars don’t always directly translate to dominance. However, unlike her 'squad' mates, Omar dodges attack ads from outside groups like a political ninja, which might help keep her focussed on key issues.

In the deep-red corner of Minnesota's 7th District, GOP Rep. Michelle Fischbach isn’t resting on her laurels either. Supported by a Trump endorsement and America Leads Inc., Fischbach faces off against businessman Steve Boyd in the primary. Will Boyd’s enterprise acumen or Fischbach's entrenched political connections prevail?

Over in Wisconsin, voters face the additional excitement of two constitutional amendments on the ballot, both designed to limit Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' powers over allocating state and federal dollars. It's as if the state decided that a few more layers of tension were just what their political landscape needed.

And let’s not forget Minnesota and Connecticut, where Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar and Chris Murphy, along with independent senator Bernie Sanders, are waiting to discover their GOP rivals. While Murphy’s and Klobuchar’s races are not expected to be competitive this fall, Sanders is running unopposed in his independent primary. Is there anyone brave enough or perhaps unwise enough to pick a fight with Bernie?

In Connecticut’s 4th District, Tea Party activist Bob MacGuffie and doctor Michael Goldstein compete in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic Rep. Jim Himes. Meanwhile, Navy veteran Matt Corey and Beacon Falls' first selectman Gerry Smith are contending to go up against Sen. Chris Murphy in the state. Murphy is expected to defend his seat successfully in the fall. It looks like Connecticut politics is definitely heating up — as much as it does in New England!

Lastly, Vermont’s Rep. Becca Balint of the at-large district anticipates facing Republican Mark Coester in the general election. With the serene Vermont backdrop, one might expect a peaceful election, but then again, it's politics.

Not to be outdone by these anticipated confrontations, Wisconsin's 8th District adds a cherry on top with a special election to fill the remainder of Mike Gallagher’s term. Candidates Tony Wied, state Sen. André Jacque, and former state Senate President Roger Roth are slogging it out both in the special and regular primary elections, essentially whether the voters love them for now or forevermore.