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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 competitive primaries that could determine control of Congress, spanning Senate, governor, and House races.
- Two Democrats, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, are competing for an open Senate seat, while President Trump endorsed John James for governor.
- Rep. Hillary Scholten is seeking a third term in District 3 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, while Huizenga touted $700,000,000 in energy savings.
- Polling stations will remain open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 4, with candidates McCann and Diop Harris also competing; McCann holds more than $1.6 million in cash on hand.
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