Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
August 4, 20265:00 AM ET By Maham Javaid OAK PARK, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 03: A man walks near an Abraham Lincoln mural outside of Lincoln Liquor & Wine on August 03, 2026 in Oak Park, Michigan. The highly contested Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate is bringing national attention to Michigan ahead of voting on August 4.
- ▪August 4, 20265:00 AM ET By Maham Javaid OAK PARK, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 03: A man walks near an Abraham Lincoln mural outside of Lincoln Liquor & Wine on August 03, 2026 in Oak Park, Michigan.
- ▪The highly contested Democratic Primary for U.S.
- ▪Senate is bringing national attention to Michigan ahead of voting on August 4.
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Politics Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know. August 4, 20265:00 AM ET By Maham Javaid OAK PARK, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 03: A man walks near an Abraham Lincoln mural outside of Lincoln Liquor & Wine on August 03, 2026 in Oak Park, Michigan. The highly contested Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate is bringing national attention to Michigan ahead of voting on August 4. Finn Gomez/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Finn Gomez/Getty Images Five states hold primaries Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington are all holding contests. A number of Democratic primaries are pitting congressional incumbents against progressive challengers.
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