WATCH: Key primaries underway in New York, Maryland and Utah

Key primary elections are currently taking place across New York, Maryland, and Utah, with ABC News political director Averi Harper analyzing the stakes for voters. Simultaneously, critical elections are occurring in New York, while South Carolina conducts a runoff for Republican gubernatorial candidates. Reports from CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Skyler Henry highlight the significance of these voting events as citizens head to the polls to determine the outcomes of these essential political contests.