Michigan's Aug. 6 primary election features critical races for the open U.S. Senate seat, U.S. House seats, and Michigan State House districts, with voters determining party nominees for the November general election. Key candidates include Elissa Slotkin and Hill Harper for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, and Justin Amash, Mike Rogers, and Sherry O'Donnell for the Republican nomination. Additionally, local races such as the Washtenaw County sheriff and Ann Arbor City Council are on the ballot. Washington voters are deciding primary races for governor, U.S. Senate, and attorney general, with significant candidates like Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert vying to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. Missouri's 1st District has gained attention due to the intense primary between Rep. Cori Bush and prosecutor Wesley Bell. Various local millage proposals in Michigan, such as those for senior citizen services and law enforcement funding, are also being decided.