What to Watch in Michigan’s High-Stakes Primary Elections

A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.

The US Justice Department sent election monitors to four Michigan cities on Tuesday as the state holds a closely watched primary that will set the November lineup for an open US Senate seat — one of the most competitive contests of the 2026 midterms.

Michigan will offer the country its clearest gauge yet on the direction of the Democratic Party.

A closely watched Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, carries major implications for the direction of the Party.

Michigan’s primary races will test the Democratic Party’s deepest divisions.

From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday could signal the future for Democrats and Republicans.

Five states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress, governorships, and other offices, as well as put constitutional amendments and local referendums to a vote

Five states will hold elections to select candidates for Congress, governorships, and other offices, as well as put constitutional amendments and local referendums to a vote