Voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Washington participated in crucial primary elections on August 6th. These elections determined candidates for various gubernatorial, congressional, and state office positions.
The primary night yielded surprising victories and upsets, indicating significant political shifts across the nation as the November Election Day approaches. Below are some key takeaways from the primaries.
Cori Bush, an advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement and a former nurse, achieved a remarkable victory in the 2020 congressional race. This win came as a surprise against incumbent Representative Lacy Clay. Bush joined the progressive Democratic group known as the Squad, gaining attention for her left-wing policy stances and outspoken criticism of Israel regarding their conflict with the Hamas terrorist organization.
In response to the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, Bush condemned Israel, referring to their actions as an ethnic cleansing campaign.
Kehoe secured 39.4 percent of the primary vote, surpassing Eigel with 32.5 percent and Ashcroft with 23.2 percent.
Michigan’s Senate race remains a priority for Republicans as they strive to regain control of the Senate.
Ferguson and Reichert will be the only candidates on the ballot in the general election, as they advanced from Washington’s nonpartisan blanket primary. This unique primary system features all candidates competing on the same ballot, with the top two contenders moving forward, regardless of party affiliation.
Ferguson faced opposition within the Democratic Party from state Senator Mark Mullet, who received an endorsement from Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. Despite this, Mullet only garnered 5.8 percent of the vote.
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