(The Center Square) - Michigan voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4. to determine the outcome of primary races that could determine the balance of power in Congress in November.
Election analysts are projecting that several seats in Michigan are “toss ups,” which means either party has a decent chance of winning in the congressional district. Here is a look at some of the candidates vying for those seats.
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