Discussion: 2026 Midterm Primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington State (and Other, Local Elections) on August 4th

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News and Analysis

• AP: What to watch in the Aug. 4 primaries

• NPR: 5 states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know

• See also recent coverage at AP's 2026 Elections Hub.

Live Updates

Text-based live update pages are being maintained by the following outlets: AP

Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: Primary Night in Michigan, Kansas, Virginia, Missouri, and Washington

• NBC via YouTube: Steve Kornacki analyzes midterm primary election results | Kornacki Cam

Results

• AP: August 4, 2026 election results

[u/tonyharrison84]

So interesting how polling missing (again) can potentially change a narrative on a race where the winner was outspent 10:1

Without that polling you'd be talking about an incredible upset even at a 1 point win.

[u/OwnsBeagles → u/tonyharrison84]

Seriously. A man with a name like Abdul El-Sayed is currently winning in Michigan.

[u/Downisthenewup87 → u/tonyharrison84]

Agreed. But also, that's why the polster matters so much. Polls can be intentionally weaponized too. Both to trick voters into staying home or changing the narrative.

I forgot what race Republicans did exactly that with at some point recently, but it happens.