Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways
Summary
Several states, including Michigan, Missouri, and Washington, held primary elections that showed a divide between progressive and more centrist Democratic candidates. In Michigan’s Senate race, centrist Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed are in a close contest. Missouri’s progressive Democrat Cori Bush lost her primary challenge.Key Facts
- Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is a close race between centrist Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
- With most votes counted, El-Sayed leads narrowly but Stevens may gain from additional votes in Wayne County.
- Michigan is a swing state important for control of the US Senate in the November elections.
- El-Sayed supports “Medicare for All” and ending military aid to Israel, while Stevens focuses on the economy and manufacturing.
- Stevens received large financial support, including from AIPAC, a pro-Israel group.
- Missouri’s progressive Democrat Cori Bush lost her primary challenge to incumbent Wesley Bell.
- John James, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Republican nomination for Michigan governor and will face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November.
- Progressive William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 7th district and will challenge a Republican in the general election.
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