NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 5, 2026San Diego
Primary election results show progressive gains in Michigan and Trump-backed wins in GOP races
Progressive candidates secured key Democratic nominations in Michigan, while candidates endorsed by Donald Trump won Republican primaries across Washington, Kansas, and Michigan. Voters in Missouri and Kansas also rejected Republican-led ballot initiatives that would have altered judicial appointments and constitutional amendment processes.
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These primary outcomes determine the candidates for the November general election, directly shaping the party control of the U.S. House and Senate and the future of state-level constitutional policies.
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