The Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat hung on a razor's edge early Wednesday, with the unresolved race becoming the latest and most dramatic example of a lingering divide over political tactics and progressive ideology as the party seeks a path back to power.
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The Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat hung on a razor's edge early Wednesday, with the unresolved race becoming the latest and most dramatic example of a lingering divide over political tactics and progressive ideology as the party seeks a path back to power.
The Democratic primary for Michigan’s Senate seat hung on a razor’s edge early Wednesday, with the unresolved race becoming the latest and most dramatic example of a lingering divide over political tactics and progressive ideology as the party seeks a path back to power.
During much of the Trump era, Democratic primary voters have often followed the urging of party leaders and favored moderate candidates like U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens. But this year, they’ve veered toward insurgents like Abdul El-Sayed, who tapped into widespread discontent with the Democratic establishment and the status quo in Washington.
The race was too early to call after midnight Wednesday with only a few percentage points separating the two candidates.
Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error against the Republican nominee, former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers.
Republicans faced their own test in Michigan in the governor’s race, where President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate, U.S. Rep. John James, defeated Perry Johnson, a wealthy, free-spending outsider.
More primaries were taking place in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington. The contests will solidify November matchups, particularly in Virginia, where Democrats failed to redraw the state’s congressional map earlier this year.
Here are some takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: