Results of primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington state

Democratic primaries this year have highlighted a divide between progressive challengers and more moderate, establishment-backed rivals, and in some races, outsiders have notched surprising upset wins, says The Associated Press.

The most-watched race in this round of primaries, between progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for a Michigan Senate seat, is too close to call as of 6:30 a.m., according to The New York Times.

Other key races

Republican voters for Michigan governor went with President Trump’s endorsed candidate, Rep. John James, over businessman Perry Johnson, who had lent his campaign more than $30 million.

In Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, progressive Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence has won the Democratic primary, as two more-moderate Democrats split the vote, and will face GOP Rep. Tom Barrett.

Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell has won his Democratic primary rematch against progressive former Rep. Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District.

Virginia Democrats have chosen establishment nominees for two House seats they hope to flip in November. Shannon Taylor, the elected top prosecutor in a suburban Richmond county, will take on longtime Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in the 1st Congressional District. The coastal 2nd Congressional District, a swing district with a heavy military presence, will see a rematch between two veterans — former Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria and GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans, who ousted her in 2022.

Here are articles on races in Kansas, from NPR in Kansas City.

Here is more on key races and issues in Missouri, from KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo.

Here are results from Washington state, from The Seattle Times.

Here are the complete results from all five states, from AP.

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