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Critical primaries conclude in US ahead of midterm elections
Candidates were determined in primaries held in five US states for the November midterm elections. In the Michigan Democratic Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed leads Haley Stevens with 91 percent of the vote counted.
Candidates were determined in primaries held in the US states of Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington for the November midterm elections. In the Michigan Democratic Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed is leading by a narrow margin.
With 91 percent of the votes counted, El-Sayed is ahead of Representative Haley Stevens. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers for the seat of retired Democratic Senator Gary Peters.
While Stevens received support from established Democratic figures including Senator Gary Peters, El-Sayed was backed by progressive figures such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib. US support for Israel and Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza were among the key issues in the Michigan primary.
Other Races in Michigan
In Michigan's 1st District, Republican Representative Jack Bergman won his party's nomination with 74.3 percent of the vote against two challengers. In the 4th District, Republican Bill Huizenga was renominated, defeating Philip Tanis with 85 percent to 15 percent. Huizenga will face Democrat Sean McCann, who defeated Diop Harris II with 67.2 percent to 32.8 percent.
Kansas Primaries
In Kansas, Republican Senator Roger Marshall defeated Pond Naramore with 79.9 percent of the vote. Marshall's opponent will be Adam Hamilton, who won the Democratic nomination from a crowded field. In the gubernatorial race, Democrat Cindy Holscher secured the nomination, defeating two challengers. Holscher will face Republican Ty Masterson, who has the support of President Donald Trump. Incumbent Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Missouri Race
Missouri held its first congressional primaries since Republican state legislators adopted a Trump-approved electoral map to increase the party's chances of retaining control of the House of Representatives. In the 1st District, Democratic Representative Wesley Bell won the nomination, defeating four challengers including former Representative Cori Bush. Bell will face Republican Paul Berry III.
Virginia Primaries
In Virginia, Republican Bert Mizusawa won his party's nomination to challenge Democratic Senator Mark Warner, who was unopposed. In the 1st District, Democrat Shannon Taylor won the nomination with 53.1 percent of the vote; her opponent will be Republican Rob Wittman, who is seeking a 10th full term. In the 2nd District, former Democratic Representative Elaine Luria won the nomination with 80.4 percent of the vote and will face Republican Jen Kiggans. In the 7th District, Republican Doug Ollivant won the nomination with 56.6 percent of the vote, and he will face first-term Democratic Representative Eugene Vindman.
Washington Primaries
In Washington's all-party primaries, in the 1st District, Democrat Suzan DelBene and Republican Mary Silva qualified for the November election. Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will face Trump-backed Republican John Braun. In the 6th District, Democrat Emily Randall will face Republican Teresa Fox in the semifinal.
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