What we learned from Tuesday’s midterm primary elections
Summary
Voters in five states held primary elections to choose candidates for key November midterm races. The results showed a mix of wins and losses for progressive Democrats and revealed divisions within the Democratic Party, while Republican-backed proposals in some states were widely rejected by voters.Key Facts
- In Michigan, progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat moderate Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary.
- Progressives won several important primary races but faced defeats too, such as Cori Bush’s loss in Missouri.
- Progressive William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 7th congressional district.
- In Washington, Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won her primary against a left-leaning challenger.
- Missouri voters rejected a Republican-backed measure to make it harder to pass state amendments.
- Kansas voters turned down a GOP attempt to change how state judges are selected.
- These primaries highlighted divisions among Democratic voters about which political direction to support.
- The elections could impact which party controls Congress after the November midterm elections.
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