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What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries in Michigan and beyond

By Mike Catalini, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Michigan will offer the country its clearest gauge yet on the direction of the Democratic Party.

High-profile Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate against progressive for Senate

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority.

Live Results: Michigan midterm primaries

The state is one of the nation’s most competitive electoral battlegrounds, as the last three presidential elections firmly established.

WATCH: Massachusetts' U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate

By News Desk

Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton are participating in a one-hour debate Monday, ahead of Massachusetts' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Sept. 1.

Contentious Michigan Senate primary divides Democrats over direction of party

By Lisa Desjardins, Sam Weber

In Michigan, Democrats will make a decision about the shape of their party. The contentious Senate primary is a match between different wings and candidates with very different styles. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Michigan and reports on the contest between…

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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Miller said Sunday that he will remain in his race for reelection before a Wednesday deadline to replace him.

Darline Graham promotes Trump's agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

As one of nine Republicans seeking to replace him more permanently in a special primary election set for Aug. 11, Graham is a relative political unknown facing off against some of the state's best-known GOP names.

Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

By Julie Carr Smyth, Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Allegations against Rep. Max Miller have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an escalating legal back-and-forth with his former spouse, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno.

In Missouri, Cori Bush and Wesley Bell's primary rematch sets up key test for Democrats

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

A progressive firebrand who started her political career as a Black Lives Matter organizer in Ferguson, Bush served two terms before losing a primary challenge to Wesley Bell, a moderate local prosecutor.

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress.