NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 5, 2026San Diego
Primary election results show split Democratic factions and continued Trump influence in GOP
Tuesday's primary elections resulted in a mix of victories for establishment Democrats, progressive candidates, and Trump-endorsed Republicans across several states. While many races were decided, the high-profile Michigan Senate Democratic primary remains too close to call, and voters in Kansas and Missouri rejected Republican-backed ballot initiatives.
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The outcomes of these primaries and ballot measures determine the candidates and rules that will shape the November general election and the future balance of power in Congress and state governments.
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Who's Mentioned
personAbdul El-Sayed“Progressive candidate in Michigan Senate race”personJocelyn Benson“Michigan Secretary of State”personJohn Duresky“Democratic challenger in Washington”personPaul Berry“Republican nominee in Missouri's 1st District”personWilliam Lawrence“Progressive candidate who won nomination in Michigan”personJohn James“Republican nominee for Michigan governor”organizationAIPAC“Political action committee that spent millions in Michigan”personDan Newhouse“Outgoing Republican Congressman”personTom Barrett“Incumbent Republican Congressman”personBernie Sanders“Senator who endorsed Cori Bush”personHaley Stevens“Establishment-backed candidate in Michigan Senate race”personTy Masterson“Republican nominee for Kansas governor”personCindy Holscher“Democratic challenger in Kansas”personWesley Bell“Establishment-backed winner in Missouri's 1st District”personAmanda McKinney“Trump-endorsed candidate in Washington”personMike Rogers“Republican nominee for Michigan Senate”organizationOpen Secrets“Nonprofit tracking campaign spending”personCori Bush“Former Representative defeated in primary”