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US midterm primary elections live updates: High-stakes Michigan Senate race among key contests in five states

The Guardian UK Tuesday 04 August 2026, 21:47 UTC By Coral Murphy Marcos 1 min read
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Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas and Virginia head to polls to select candidates who will appear on November ballotsMichigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s futureWashington state Democrat who flipped pro-Trump district faces tough primarySign up for US Breaking News emailThe Michigan Democratic Senate primary is, perhaps, the most contentious Democratic primary this year – and a test for the party’s future. Voters are weighing the policies and...

Voters in Michigan, Missouri, Washington, Kansas and Virginia head to polls to select candidates who will appear on November ballots

The Michigan Democratic Senate primary is, perhaps, the most contentious Democratic primary this year – and a test for the party’s future.

Voters are weighing the policies and personalities of the candidates as they once again consider the thorny question of electability: who can win this purple state in November, and potentially push the party towards a majority in the Senate?

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