High stakes 2026 Michigan primary contests take center stage on Election Day

By: Michigan Advance Staff

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 1,008

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Hotly contested primaries across Michigan on Tuesday will shape the future of both major parties in the state.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across most of Michigan. The exception is the four western Upper Peninsula counties bordering Wisconsin, where polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time.

For those who have not yet voted through absentee ballots or early voting opportunities, Tuesday is the last day Michiganders have …

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