Arabic version: الانتخابات التمهيدية لمجلس الشيوخ في ميشيغان تظل متقاربة للغاية
According to Al Jazeera, Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate nomination remained closely contested early on Wednesday, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly ahead of centrist Haley Stevens. With 91 percent of votes counted, El-Sayed had 48.9 percent and Stevens had 47.1 percent, based on Associated Press figures. Former US Representative Mike Rogers secured the Republican nomination without opposition.
The Michigan contest has drawn national attention as Democrats debate US support for Israel and weigh progressive and establishment priorities in a swing state. El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director, campaigned for Medicare for All, campaign finance reform and an end to military aid to Israel. Stevens, a four-term congresswoman, highlighted manufacturing, the economy and her record in difficult races. Wayne County, home to Detroit, was still reporting votes and has historically released results later than other counties.
Michigan voters also selected candidates for other November contests. Republican US Representative John James, backed by President Donald Trump, won the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Perry Johnson and will face Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson. In the state’s 7th congressional district, progressive community organiser William Lawrence won the Democratic nomination against Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. He will challenge incumbent Republican Tom Barrett.
In Missouri, progressive Democrat Cori Bush lost her rematch against incumbent US Representative Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary. Bell is heavily favoured in November in the safely Democratic St Louis-area district. Missouri voters also rejected Amendment 4, with 80.3 percent voting against the proposal to make it harder for citizens to amend the state constitution.
Kansas Democrats nominated Adam Hamilton for the Senate race against Republican Senator Roger Marshall, while Cindy Holscher and Ty Masterson won their parties’ gubernatorial primaries. Washington’s all-party primary remained under count: Democrat Suzan DelBene led with 54.5 percent, ahead of Republican Mary Silva’s 27.2 percent, with 53 percent counted. Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez advanced in the 3rd House district alongside Republican State Senator John Braun.
