Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections

Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary election will determine nominees for US Senate, governor, and Congress, with key races including a competitive Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. The outcome hinges on voter turnout and the impact of external spending, while local races include data center votes and tax initiatives. Over 1.2 million voters have already cast ballots via absentee or early in-person voting.