Primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Washington and Virginia Take Place Tuesday
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Voters in five states cast ballots in primary elections that could influence control of the U.S. Senate and House, with key contests in Michigan's Senate race and Missouri's congressional rematch.
Tuesday’s primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Washington and Virginia will determine party nominees for a range of federal and state offices, including several contests that could affect the balance of power in Congress.
In Michigan, the Democratic Senate primary pits U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, backed by state Democratic leaders and senior party figures such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, against former Detroit public-health official Abdul El-Sayed, who is supported by progressive senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. The winner will face Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who is unopposed for his party’s nomination.
Missouri’s primaries feature a Democratic rematch in the St. Louis-area 1st Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell must defeat former Rep. Cori Bush. The race has drawn significant outside spending from the political arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which has funded ads supporting Bell and opposing Bush.
Kansas voters will select Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, with the Republican field including candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump. The state also holds a Senate primary in which incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, a Trump-backed candidate, seeks re-election.
Washington’s primary proceeds amid wildfires affecting the Spokane region, with voters advised to verify ballot receipt online. The top-two primary system will advance the two highest vote-getters in each race, regardless of party, to the November general election.
Virginia’s contests include primaries for U.S. Senate and multiple House districts. The state’s congressional map, recently invalidated by the state Supreme Court, remains in place for the election. Notable races include a potential rematch in the 2nd District between Rep. Jen Kiggans and former Rep. Elaine Luria, and a crowded Democratic field seeking to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman in the 1st District.
Across the five states, voters will also decide various ballot measures, such as amendments to Michigan’s constitution and Missouri’s tax structure.