Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Haley Stevens in Michigan’s fiercely competitive US Senate primary.
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John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson
John James defeated Perry Johnson in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. He’ll face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November.
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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary
Jocelyn Benson won Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and will advance to the general election.
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Michigan live election results 2026: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, Senate, governor
Get live election results courtesy of the Associated Press.
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Michigan voters cite economy, need for change in primary election
Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in competitive primary races for the US Senate, governor and more, with many telling Bridge Michigan they were motivated by concerns about the economy, government leadership, election security and the country’s future.
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What to watch in primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats’ path forward
Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary, testing whether the party wants a progressive standard-bearer or an establishment-backed pick with government experience, tops Tuesday’s list of must-watch elections.
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What to know about voting in Michigan’s primary election
Polling places across Michigan open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about primary voting, top races, ballot proposals and more.
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Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections
Michigan voters will decide one of the most interesting US Senate primaries in the country, governor nominees, tax requests and a data center referendum. Here’s what to watch on Tuesday.
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Democrats debate future in Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens race in Michigan
Tuesday’s primary between congresswoman Haley Stevens and public health official Abdul El-Sayed is one of the clearest tests yet of where Democratic voters want their party to go.
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Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens make final push in fierce Michigan Senate primary
With just days left in voting, Abdul El-Sayed calls Haley Stevens ‘the least capable candidate in America,’ and she calls him ‘part of the complainer class.’
