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Michigan primary candidates debate immigration, healthcare

Candidates are emphasizing Medicaid expansion and drug-price caps as national attention grows around Michigan’s open Senate seat and competitive governor and House races.

  • On August 4, Michigan voters head to the polls for primaries spanning governor, U.S. Senate, and House races that could determine control of Congress.
  • Representing key ideological divisions, Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed compete for an open seat, while President Trump endorsed John James in the gubernatorial race.
  • Rep. Hillary Scholten leads District 3 fundraising with more than $2.2 million raised, touting her record on the Affordable Care Act and the Main Street BRIDGE Act.
  • Incumbent Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga faces primary challenges from Phil Tanis, Ryan Cushman, and Terri DeBoer; Tanis alleged Huizenga's actions made the district unsafe.
  • Polling stations remain open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 4, as candidates McCann and Diop Harris compete for nominations with $1.6 million and about $7,000 on hand respectively.
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Michigan candidates to battle for competitive races

(The Center Square) - Michigan voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4. to determine the outcome of primary races that could determine the balance of power in Congress in November.

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Michigan primary candidates debate immigration, healthcare

(The Center Square) - Voters in Michigan will head to the polls on Aug. 4 in races that could determine control of Congress.

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