Source: POLITICO'S MORNING AGRICULTURE, 5/23/22

House Agriculture Chair David Scott (D-Ga.) and Senate Ag ranking member John Boozman (R-Ark.) face some of their toughest primary challengers yet in tomorrow’s elections.

Scott, a Blue Dog Democrat, is fending off contenders to his left in his suburban Atlanta district, including a former state senator. His challenges are making the case that the district needs fresh representation in Congress. As your host has reported, some Democratic lawmakers have recently raised questions about Scott’s health and his effectiveness leading the committee.

Meanwhile, Boozman is facing a string of pro-Trump, right-wing candidates, including a former NFL player backed by a conservative mega-donor. The two-term senator is polling well ahead of the pack — but could be in danger of not clearing the 50 percent of votes required to avoid a run-off.

Farm bill influence at stake: If they keep their seats, both men will be in key positions to shape the upcoming 2023 farm bill. And if Republicans flip the Senate in the November general elections, Boozman would be poised to take over the committee as chair.