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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Michigan voters head to polls for state primary election

Michigan voters will participate in a competitive primary election on Tuesday to select candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, and state legislative seats. Polls close at 8 p.m. ET for most of the state and 9 p.m. ET for areas in the Central time zone.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these primary races will determine the candidates appearing on the November general election ballot and influence the balance of power in the U.S. Senate and House.

Key Facts

  • Polls close at 8 p.m. ET in the Eastern time zone and 9 p.m. ET in the Central time zone.
  • The United Democracy Project has spent over $30 million since June supporting Haley Stevens and opposing Abdul El-Sayed.
  • Michigan does not register voters by party, allowing any eligible voter to participate in any party's primary.
  • As of July 6, there were approximately 8.3 million registered voters in Michigan.
  • More than 1 million ballots were cast early or by absentee as of the Friday before the election.
  • In the 2024 U.S. Senate primaries, approximately 934,000 Democratic and 880,000 Republican votes were cast.
  • Approximately 63% of the vote in the 2024 state primary was cast early or by mail.
  • The AP typically begins reporting results shortly after polls close, with significant counting often continuing into the early morning hours.

Who's Mentioned

personHaley Stevens“Democratic U.S. Senate candidate”locationMichigan“State holding primary elections”organizationUnited Democracy Project“Committee affiliated with AIPAC that has spent over $30 million”personMike Rogers“Republican U.S. Senate candidate”personAbdul El-Sayed“Democratic U.S. Senate candidate”