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Michigan voters cast ballots Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat, with the race drawing significant national attention. The contest featured two prominent candidates competing for the party’s nomination heading into the general election.
Voting concluded across most of Michigan by late evening, though officials noted that four counties operating on central time would close their polls an hour later than the rest of the state. Results from the Senate primary were expected to begin coming in as tabulation proceeded.
In related developments Tuesday, Missouri held its own primary contests. Democratic Congressman Wesley Bell defeated his progressive challenger in a U.S. House race that had centered on Middle East policy disagreements. The incumbent’s victory came after a contentious campaign that saw outside spending play a significant role in the outcome.
Voters across multiple states participated in primary elections on Tuesday, with Michigan’s Senate race emerging as the evening’s most closely monitored contest among political observers and party officials alike.
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Originally reported by Theguardian →
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