Politics
Primary Elections in Kansas and Michigan
Primaries were held Tuesday for Senate, gubernatorial, and House seats in Kansas and Michigan. Key races include Sen. Roger Marshall's bid for re-election and the Democratic nomination for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's seat.
Coverage timeline — 5 articles
The Hill
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is expected to easily secure the GOP nod Tuesday as he seeks a second term representing Kansas in Washington. He faces one challenger, Pond Naramore. On the other side of the aisle, pastor Adam Hamilton leads the crowded Democratic field — even outraising Marshall this
2026-08-04 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed and centrist Rep. Haley Stevens are facing off Tuesday for the Democratic nomination for retiring Sen. Gary Peters's seat in Michigan. The winner will face off against former Rep. Mike Rogers, the presumptive Republican nominee. Tuesday's primary Tuesday's race has laid ba
2026-08-04 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is on track to secure the Democratic nod to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), while three Republicans jockey for the GOP nomination. Benson is expected to easily advance from a Tuesday primary where she faces one challenger. On the other side
2026-08-04 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Republicans are looking to flip the Kansas governor's mansion this fall, with Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly unable to run for reelection again. President Trump has endorsed state Senate President Ty Masterson in Tuesday's GOP primary to replace Kelly, who is term limited. Kansas Secretary of State Sco
2026-08-04 21:00 UTC
The Hill
Voters in Kansas are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a suite of House primary contests. All incumbents are running for reelection. Polls close at 8 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ's live results below.
2026-08-04 21:00 UTC