High-stakes Michigan Senate race among primaries in 5 states
Summary
Voters in Michigan and four other states are taking part in primary elections to choose candidates for key political races. In Michigan, Democrats are selecting who will run for a Senate seat that could influence control of the U.S. Senate, along with races for governor and House seats.Key Facts
- Michigan Democrats are choosing between Rep. Haley Stevens (moderate) and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed (progressive) for the Senate primary.
- The Senate seat is open because Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring.
- The Republican candidate for Senate in Michigan is Rep. Mike Rogers.
- Michigan also has competitive primaries for governor and two U.S. House districts.
- Four other states—Missouri, Virginia, Kansas, and Washington—are holding primaries for various Senate, House, and governor races.
- Missouri has contentious races including a Democratic primary in the 1st Congressional District and a GOP battle in the 5th District.
- Virginia Republicans are competing to challenge Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Democratic House incumbents face multiple challengers.
- Kansas Democrats are trying to win a Senate seat for the first time since 1932, and both parties are running candidates for governor.
- Washington uses a system where the top two vote-getters advance to November’s general election regardless of party.
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