What we learned from midterm primary elections in five key states

Elections underscored that momentum of progressive candidates remains strong but not unstoppable Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary Tuesday’s primary elections in five states will be looked back on as a marquee moment ahead of November’s midterm elections, as voters in Michigan, Washington, Virginia, Kansas and Missouri selected candidates for races that could decide which party wins control of Congress. Here’s a rundown of what we learned from the results: Continue reading...

Chris Stein · Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 8:41 AM
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What we learned from midterm primary elections in five key states

Elections underscored that momentum of progressive candidates remains strong but not unstoppable

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary

Tuesday’s primary elections in five states will be looked back on as a marquee moment ahead of November’s midterm elections, as voters in Michigan, Washington, Virginia, Kansas and Missouri selected candidates for races that could decide which party wins control of Congress.

Here’s a rundown of what we learned from the results:

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