Voters in five states are holding primary elections on Tuesday, with contests in Michigan, Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington. The elections will help determine which candidates advance to the general election in November, while also offering an early indication of the political dynamics shaping several competitive races.
Michigan’s Senate contest is among the most closely watched races on the ballot. The state is also holding other primary elections, including contests that could influence control of federal and state offices later in the year. Results may provide an initial measure of voter priorities and candidate strength in a closely contested political environment.
In Kansas and Missouri, voters are choosing nominees in a range of federal and state races. Virginia and Washington are also holding primaries, adding to a broad slate of contests that includes races for Congress and other offices. The significance of individual results will vary by state and district, depending on the competitiveness of the general election that follows.
Polls and vote-counting procedures differ across the five states, and some results may not be clear immediately after voting ends. Early returns can change as additional ballots are counted, particularly in close races. The primary outcomes will establish the matchups that voters will see in the general election and help identify which contests are likely to draw the most attention in the months ahead.
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