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President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state’s primary election
Early in-person voting begins Saturday as Republicans defend slim legislative majorities and compete in open Senate and governor’s races, officials said.
President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Oakland County, Michigan, on Monday as early in-person voting begins ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, where voters will choose nominees for Senate, governor, and House seats.
The Republican gubernatorial contest has intensified between Trump-backed U.S. Rep. John James and businessman Perry Johnson, with Johnson spending millions on television and digital advertising to attack his rival ahead of the competitive primary.
Democrats face a competitive Senate primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, while Michigan Republicans contend with surging gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and tariffs hitting the state's auto industry.
Oakland County, once considered a premier political bellwether for Michigan, has seen Democrats steadily expand their margins since 2016, making it a critical battleground for both parties in the midterm cycle.
With Republicans defending slim majorities in the House and Senate, the Aug. 4 primary serves as a pivotal test for candidate viability, with the rally signaling which nominees will emerge to challenge Democrats.
(Agenzia Vista) USA, July 22, 2026 "Friends, delegates and fellow Americans, I accept with humility and gratitude your candidacy for the presidency of the United States" so 10 years ago Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for the candidacy for the U.S. Presidency. WhiteHouse Source: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev