Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries in Michigan, Missouri, and Washington

Rep. Cori Bush lost her primary, Mike Parson won a three-way gubernatorial race, and general election match-ups were decided for several key seats in Congress.

(Left) Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) speaks at the Supreme Court in Washington on June 22, 2023. (Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Just Majority); (Right) St. Louis County prosecutor Wesley Bell speaks during an interview in Clayton, Miss., on July 29, 2019. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

Voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Washington cast their ballots in primaries for several gubernatorial, congressional, and state office races on Aug. 6.

The day concluded with upsets and victories that revealed political shifts across the country in the leadup to Election Day in November. Here are key takeaways from the latest primary night.